Motion, Speed & Acceleration

Front

What is the state in which one object's distance from another is changing?

Back

Motion

Front

What is an example of VELOCITY?

Back

35 mph EAST

Front

If Chase drove for 4 hours and went 240 miles, what was his speed?

Back

60 mph

Front

Which point shows the object speeding UP?

Back

from D to E

Front

What is the distance an object travels per unit of time called?

Back

Speed

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is scalar (magnitude only), while velocity is vector (magnitude and direction).

Front

What does acceleration measure?

Back

The rate of change of velocity over time.

Front

What is the unit of acceleration in the metric system?

Back

Meters per second squared (m/s²).

Front

If an object is moving at a constant speed, what is its acceleration?

Back

Zero acceleration.