Motion and Speed Energy

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What is motion?

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Motion is a change in position of an object over time.

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What must always be true of any object that is in motion?

Back

It is changing its position.

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What is speed?

Back

Speed is the distance an object travels in a certain amount of time.

Front

What tools do you need to measure speed?

Back

You need a stopwatch and a measuring tape.

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How do you calculate speed?

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Speed = Distance ÷ Time.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is how fast something is moving, while velocity includes direction.

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What is distance?

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Distance is the total path traveled by an object.

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What is a unit of speed?

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Common units of speed include meters per second (m/s) and kilometers per hour (km/h).

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What is constant speed?

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Constant speed means an object travels the same distance in equal intervals of time.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate at which an object changes its speed or direction.