Speed and Acceleration

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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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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object, measured in meters per second squared (m/s²).

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.

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

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A flat line indicates that the object is not moving (constant position).

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

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A steep slope indicates that the object is moving quickly (high speed).

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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 is deceleration?

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Deceleration is a decrease in the speed of an object, also known as negative acceleration.

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How do you calculate acceleration?

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

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What is a velocity-time graph?

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A velocity-time graph shows how an object's velocity changes over time.

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What does the area under a velocity-time graph represent?

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The area under a velocity-time graph represents the distance traveled by the object.