Speed and Velocity Flashcards
1
Q
Average Speed
A
total distance an object traveled
by the total time it has traveled
2
Q
Displacement
A
how far an object has moved
from its original position; the difference between
the final and initial positions
3
Q
Motion
A
– an object changes its position
4
Q
Speed
A
the distance an object moves per unit of
time, such as miles per hour
5
Q
Velocity
A
speed in a direction