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The question is poorly put. Perhaps your underlying concern is best addressed by explaining what 'speed' really means. 'Speed', by definition, is the absolute value of the velocity vector. The velocity is in turn the derivative of the vector (function) describing the object's position as a function of time.
This is why we can have a constant speed even when the velocity is always changing, as happens with circular motion with the velocity always directed towards the center of the circle.
So if the speed is non-zero, then there must be some motion. Is that what you mean by "show motion"?
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Does motion create speed?
Motion and speed are synonymous terms, with just a slight difference of emphasis. Speed suggests fast motion. Other than that, they are the same thing. Speed is a form of motion, so in that sense, motion does crreate speed. Obviously, an object that is not moving has a speed of zero.
How are speed and motion related terms?
Speed is a scalar, motion (or velocity) is a vector.
What is the difference between constant motion and accelerated motion?
Constant motion has a constant speed, and accelerated motion has an accelerating speed! [getting faster] :)
Does motion affect the speed of an object?
Short answer: yes. An object in "motion" has a "speed" simply by virtue of its being in motion. An object possessing a speed is inherently in motion. In this sense they have similar meanings. Speed is a rate of change in position. Motion is a change in position (in progress). In this sense, speed is more specific than motion in that speed has a quantitative value. Conversely, there can be no "speed" without "motion". To be complete, "velocity" is even more specific than speed in that it contains a rate of change in position together with a direction. That is, speed is a "scalar" quantity, and "velocity" is a vector quantity.
Acceleration involves a change in what?
It involves the change in velocity, which is a vector quantity, meaning that it is also the change in speed.
What does a speed-time graph show about motion?
For each moment in time, it usually shows the radial component of the speed of the object. That is, the speed towards or away from the origin or point of reference. It does not show any information about motion across this direction.
How do you use a graph to show someone's motion?
By using the distance, speed, and acceleration, to show on the graph the constant speed of each car
How is motion and speed related?
speed is a measure of the rate of motion.
Does motion occur when there is a change in speed?
Motion occurs when there is speed. A change of speed is not required.
Does motion create speed?
Motion and speed are synonymous terms, with just a slight difference of emphasis. Speed suggests fast motion. Other than that, they are the same thing. Speed is a form of motion, so in that sense, motion does crreate speed. Obviously, an object that is not moving has a speed of zero.
What is speed of motion?
The average speed of motion is when speed is changing. Speed equals total distance divided by total travel time. Velocity is the speed and direction of an object's motion.
Does motion occur when there's a change in speed?
Motion occurs when there is speed. A change of speed is not required.
What does a speed time graph indicate about an object's motion?
A distance time graph would show the distance traveled.
What kind of motion does the speed and direction not change?
Acceleration in motion refers to a change in speed or direction of that object's motion. So a type of motion in which speed and direction do not change is a motion in which the acceleration is constant (i.e. unchanging).
How are speed and motion related terms?
Speed is a scalar, motion (or velocity) is a vector.
What is the difference between constant motion and accelerated motion?
Constant motion has a constant speed, and accelerated motion has an accelerating speed! [getting faster] :)
What is rate of motion?
Speed is the rate of motion.
