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describes speed and direction
velocity
describes a change in motion
acceleration
describes how far and object travels in a given amount of time
speed
A truck traveled South at 50km/hr.
velocity
The car slowed down as soon as the driver spotted a police car.
acceleration
A dog ran at a speed of 5m/s for 5 minutes, then increased its speed to 3m/s.
acceleration
The snail traveled 2 meters in 2 months to visit her parents.
speed
A girl rode her bicycle to a friend's house. She traveled 30 meters in 5 minutes and stopped one time along the way
acceleration
A tornado moves east toward Houston at 30km/hr.
velocity
The cat ran around the kitchen as he chased the light from a laser point. He stopped when he heard the sound of mice giggling.
acceleration
A toddler on a tricycle travels 50km in 2.5 hours.
speed
A bicyclist leans over as she makes a turn down a hill.
acceleration
What is the difference between speed and velocity?
Speed includes distance and time traveled. Velocity includes speed and direction.
A car drives north at 80km per hour.
velocity
A train slows to a stop as it reaches the station.
acceleration
The football player increases his speed to catch the ball.
acceleration
