Motion & Distance/Time Graphs

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What is speed?

Back

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

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What is velocity?

Back

Velocity is the speed of an object in a specific direction. It includes both the magnitude (speed) and the direction of motion.

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What is displacement?

Back

Displacement is the shortest distance from the initial to the final position of an object, along with the direction. It can be zero if the object returns to its starting point.

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What is distance?

Back

Distance is the total length of the path traveled by an object, regardless of direction.

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How do you calculate speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.

Front

If a car travels 100 km in 2 hours, what is its speed?

Back

Speed = 100 km / 2 hours = 50 km/h.

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What is the difference between distance and displacement?

Back

Distance is a scalar quantity that measures the total path length, while displacement is a vector quantity that measures the shortest path between two points.

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If Juan rode his bike at a speed of 5 miles per hour, what type of measurement is this?

Back

This is an example of speed.

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Billy runs 400 meters to Andy's house and back. What is his displacement?

Back

0 meters, because he ends up at his starting point.

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Scott travels north 5 miles, west 3 miles, and south 2 miles. What is his total distance traveled?

Back

10 miles, as it is the sum of all segments of his journey.