Physics Concepts: Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration

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Speed

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The rate at which someone or something moves or operates.

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Speed Formula

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Speed = distance/time

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average speed

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The rate at which an object covers distance over time.

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average speed formula

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avg. speed = total distance/ total time

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velocity

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The speed of something in a given direction.

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velocity formula

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=distance/time

(just include direction)

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acceleration

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The rate of change of velocity of an object, typically measured in m/s².

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acceleration units

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m/s²

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Speed units

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m/s

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Velocity units

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m/s south