Force, motion, and energy
7.7(B)Speed Versus Velocity
Distinguish between speed and velocity in linear motion in terms of distance, displacement, and direction.
Part of The student describes the cause-and-effect relationship between force and motion
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Speed vs. Velocity
When something moves in a straight line, we can describe its motion in more than one way. This lesson helps you tell speed apart from velocity by looking closely at distance, displacement, and direction.
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