Velocity in AP Physics 1

Definition

Velocity refers to the rate at which an object changes its position in a specific direction. It includes both speed and direction.

Related terms

Speed:

Speed measures how fast an object moves without considering its direction. Unlike velocity, it does not take into account if the object is moving forward, backward, etc.

Acceleration:

Acceleration describes how quickly an object's velocity changes over time. It can refer to speeding up, slowing down, or changing direction.

Displacement:

Displacement measures the change in position from one point to another for an object moving in a specific direction. It considers both distance and direction.