Speed and Velocity Vocab

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Acceleration

Back

The rate at which an object changes its velocity over time.

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At Rest

Back

The state of an object when it is not in motion.

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Average Speed

Back

The total distance traveled divided by the total time taken.

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Constant Speed

Back

The rate of fixed speed per time.

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Distance

Back

The entire length of an object's path taken between a starting point and an endpoint.

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Distance Time Graph

Back

A graph that shows the comparison of distance over time.

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X-Axis

Back

The horizontal line with labels on a coordinate grid; often used for representing time.

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Y-Axis

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The vertical line with labels on a coordinate grid; often used for representing distance.