How do you Measure Motion?

Question 1

motion…

Answer 1

• a change in position over time

- 3 ways to measure: speed, velocity, acceleration

Question 2

speed

Answer 2

• distance over time
• formula: distance/time = speed
• units: mph, km/hr, m/s

Question 3

velocity…

Answer 3

• speed in a given direction

Question 4

acceleration…

Answer 4

• we usually think of it as just speeding up but it can mean speed up, speed down, and change direction