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speed and distance
3.1 - speed and distance
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| scalar | units with magnitude |
| vector | units with magnitude and direction |
| speed definition | a scalar unit measured in ms^-1 |
| equation for speed | v = change in distance / change in time |
| average speed definition | the mean speed across the whole journey (sum of distances / total time taken) |
| plotting a distance - time graph | distance is always positive speed is the gradient linear = constant speed non-linear = has acceleration flat line = stationary y is 0 = at starting point |