Speed
* Definition: Speed is the rate at which an object covers distance. It tells us how fast something is moving.
* Units: Common units are meters per second (m/s), kilometers per hour (km/h), or miles per hour (mph).
* Scalar quantity: Speed only considers the magnitude (amount) of movement, not its direction.
* Example: A car traveling at 60 mph.
Velocity
* Definition: Velocity is the rate at which an object changes its position. It includes both speed and direction.
* Units: Same as speed (m/s, km/h, mph).
* Vector quantity: Velocity has both magnitude and direction.
* Example: A car traveling at 60 mph *north*. If the car changes direction, its velocity changes, even if its speed remains the same.
Acceleration
* Definition: Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity. It tells us how quickly an object's velocity is changing.
* Units: Meters per second squared (m/s²).
* Vector quantity: Acceleration has both magnitude and direction.
* Example: A car speeding up from 0 to 60 mph in 5 seconds experiences acceleration. It's also accelerating if it's slowing down (decelerating) or changing direction while maintaining a constant speed.
In Summary:
* Speed: How fast an object is moving.
* Velocity: How fast an object is moving *and* in what direction.
* Acceleration: How quickly an object's velocity is changing.
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