Speed and Velocity Flashcards
1
Q
average
A
the sum of all items in a data set divided by the total number of items
2
Q
instantaneous
A
occurring immediately
3
Q
position vs time graph
A
a graph that shows the relationship between the position of an object over time; time is plotted on the x-axis, and the position of the object is plotted on the y-axis
4
Q
slope
A
the steepness of a line on a graph; abbreviated by m and calculated by m = (y2 – y1)/(x2 – x1)
5
Q
speed
A
the distance traveled per unit of time
6
Q
velocity
A
a displacement per unit of time; or distance traveled per unit of time in a specific direction
