- Speed: The rate at which an object covers distance, calculated as distance divided by time. It is a scalar quantity, meaning it has magnitude but no direction.
- Velocity: The rate of change of an object’s position with respect to time, including both speed and direction. It is a vector quantity.
- Momentum: The product of an object’s mass and its velocity. It is a vector quantity and describes the quantity of motion an object has.
- Acceleration: The rate of change of velocity with respect to time. It can involve changes in speed, direction, or both, and is also a vector quantity.
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