Describing Motion
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Randi Kelleher
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Describing Motion
Unit 4 Notes
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Distance is
how far an object has traveled
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Displacement is
distance and direction of an object's change in position from the starting point.
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Jerry walked from home to school, then from the school to the park. What is his total distance?
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Speed is
the distance an object travels per unit of time
Is also considered to be the rate of change in a position
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Comparing Types of Speed
We will now compare the three types of speed and give examples of each.
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Instantaneous Speed
Speed at any given point in time
Driving a car and looking down at the speedometer
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Average Speed is
Total distance traveled divided by the total time traveled
Example is taking a road trip
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Constant Speed is
Speed that does not vary
Example: Putting the car in cruise control
Describing Motion
Unit 4 Notes
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