Concluding Quarter 1

In the first quarter we learned about the study of motion (Kinematics), and part of it focused on the differences between Velocity and Speed . So let me tell you a story about Riley Rainbow. He loves dance parties (strictly for dancing) and attends every single one. So he starts at point A and wants to end up at point B. He is moving at a constant rate of let's say, 5 m/s, because that is all his rocket shoes will allow. So this means his velocity is also 5 m/s.

Now let's say that Riley Rainbow did all he could to enjoy himself at this dance party, but he just wasn't feeling it. So he gets to point B, and stays there for a little while, but decides to leave after some time. So he jets his way back to point A at a constant rate of 5 m/s but at this point his velocity is 0.

So although velocity and speed can be easily confused, just remember velocity is the change in distance/time, while speed is the total distance/time.