Speed and velocity | Middle school physics | Khan Academy

Courses on Khan Academy are always 100% free. Start practicing—and saving your progress—now: https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics Want to explore more? Check out the full middle school physics playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSQl0a2vh4HC-daPugvP8kL_zuE3u_3Zr An object's average speed is the distance it travels, divided by the time taken to travel that distance. An object's motion can be analyzed by recording distance and time data in a table or graph. The slope of a distance vs. time graph is the object's speed. Velocity is speed with direction of motion included. Sections: 00:00 - Intro 00:19 - What is speed? 02:24 - Distance-time graph 04:27 - Slope of distance-time graph 06:53 - What is velocity? 07:25 - Summary ------------------ Khan Academy is a nonprofit organization with the mission of providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. Khan Academy has been translated into dozens of languages, and 15 million people around the globe learn on Khan Academy every month. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we would love your help! Donate here: https://www.khanacademy.org/donate?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=desc Volunteer here: https://www.khanacademy.org/contribute?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=desc