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Motion is a very general term - it means movement of an object.

Speed is a specific term - it is a measure of how far an object travels per unit time - for example 100 miles per hour, 2 meters per second, etc.

Motion consists of speed and acceleration, and can be linear or rotary.

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What is the differences between uniform and nonuniform motion?

Uniform motion refers to motion with constant (including zero) velocity: that is, the same speed and in the same direction. Non-uniform motion can refer to motion in which the speed or direction of motion are not constant throughout the period under consideration.


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 happens to the speed when acceleration is in the same direction as the motion?

Speed increase constantly.


What is the motion in which the velocity of the moving object does change?

Curved motion e.g circular motion and changed speed in the same direction.


What happens to your speed when the acceleration is in the same direction as the motion?

When acceleration is in the same direction as motion, your speed will increase because the two are working together to propel you forward. This results in a faster rate of change in velocity, causing you to speed up.


What is an example of constant motion?

A ball rolling at a constant speed at the same rate of speed on a still surface.


Is it true when a bike goes around a curve at the same speed as it was moving on a straight road it has uniform motion?

No, when a bike goes around a curve at the same speed as on a straight road, it is not considered uniform motion because the direction of motion is constantly changing. Uniform motion occurs when an object moves in a straight line at a constant speed.


What two conditions are necessary for uniform motion?

For uniform motion, the object must move in a straight line and at a constant speed.


Is speed the same quantity in velocity?

No. Speed tells the size of velocity, but velocityalso includes the direction of the motion.


Is the speed of motion position?

No, the speed of motion is not the same as position. Speed of motion refers to how fast an object is moving, while position indicates the location or place of an object at a given time. Position is a static attribute, while speed of motion is a dynamic attribute that describes the rate of change of position.


Which object has a constant speed?

a car traveling the speed limit


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.