key term - Speed Function

Definition

The speed function measures how fast an object is moving without considering its direction. It gives the magnitude of velocity but not its direction.

Related terms

Velocity Function:

While the speed function only considers magnitude, the velocity function includes both magnitude and direction.

Distance Traveled Function: The distance traveled function calculates the total distance covered by an object over a given period of time.

Instantaneous Speed: Instantaneous speed refers to the exact speed at any given moment, just like what a speedometer shows in real-time.