Speed and Velocity Vocabulary

Flashcards covering the definitions, characteristics, and formulas for speed and velocity based on the lecture notes.

Speed

The rate at which a particular distance is covered by an object.

Speed (Quantity Type)

An example of a scalar quantity.

Speed (Indication)

Indicates how fast an object is moving.

Speed (Value Conditions)

A value that may never be zero or negative.

Speed formula

$$\text{speed} = \frac{\text{distance}}{\text{time}}$$

Velocity

The rate at which an object changes their position in a particular direction.

Velocity (Quantity Type)

An example of a vector quantity.

Velocity (Indication)

Indicates how fast an object is moving along with its position.

Velocity (Value Conditions)

A value that may be zero, negative or positive.

Velocity formula

$$\text{velocity} = \frac{\text{displacement}}{\text{time}}$$