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Lesson 2: Speed and
Lesson 2: Speed and Velocity
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Speed: | The distance an object moves per unit of time. |
| Average Speed | Speed: Calculate the total distance traveled by the total time. (Speed= Distance/Time) |
| Instantaneous Speed | The speed at which an object is moving at a given instant in time. |
| Velocity | Speed in a given direction. If you know the speed and direction of an object, then you know the velocity. |
| Graphing Motion | Plotting time on the x-axis (horizontal axis), and distance on y-axis (vertical axis). |
| Slope | s the steepness of the line, shows how fast one variable changes in relation to the other variable. Slope= Rise/Run |
| Reference Point: | A place or object used for comparison to determine if something is in motion |
| Distance SI Unit: | Meter (measures the length of a path between two points) |