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Basic quantities and typical speeds in physics

Forces and motion • Speed, acceleration, and laws of motion

Key concepts

What you'll likely be quizzed about

  • Basic quantities in physics include distance, time, and speed.
  • Distance measures how far an object travels, while time measures the duration of an event.
  • Speed, defined as distance traveled over time, quantifies how fast an object moves.
  • Understanding these definitions lays the groundwork for analyzing motion.

Flashcards

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Give an example of a typical speed in everyday life.

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A bicycle may travel at a typical speed of about 6 m/s.

Key notes

Important points to keep in mind

Distance measures how far; time measures duration.

Speed is the rate of change of distance over time.

Average speeds can vary by context, such as walking or driving.

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