SPEED/MOTION Vocab and Graphing

Front

What is position?

Back

The location of an object.

Front

What is average speed?

Back

Average speed is calculated by dividing the total distance traveled by the total time taken.

Front

What does it mean for an object to be in motion?

Back

An object is in motion if its position changes relative to another object.

Front

What is the standard unit for measuring time?

Back

Seconds (s).

Front

How do you calculate average speed?

Back

Average speed = Total distance / Total time.

Front

What does a flat line on a speed graph indicate?

Back

A flat line indicates that the object is stationary (0 m/s).

Front

What is the formula for speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.

Front

If a car travels 120 kilometers in 2 hours, what is its average speed?

Back

60 km/hr.

Front

What does a steep line on a speed graph indicate?

Back

A steep line indicates a high speed.

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

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