Motion - Speed, Velocity and Acceleration Study Guide

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What is speed?

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Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time, typically measured in meters per second (m/s).

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How do you calculate speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.

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What is the formula for acceleration?

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Acceleration = (Final Velocity - Initial Velocity) / Time.

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What is velocity?

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Velocity is the speed of an object in a specific direction.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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

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What does a flat line on a distance-time graph indicate?

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A flat line indicates that the object is not moving.

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What does a steeper slope on a distance-time graph represent?

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A steeper slope indicates a higher speed.

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What does acceleration mean in motion?

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Acceleration refers to the rate of change of velocity of an object.

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What is constant speed?

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Constant speed means an object covers equal distances in equal intervals of time.

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What does a downward slope on a distance-time graph indicate?

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A downward slope indicates that the object is returning to the starting point.