Definition: The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion; rapidity.
Alright class, settle down and let’s take a look!
Today we’re tackling ‘speed,’ a word that pops up in many places, you see.
The dictionary gives us a pretty good clue, it's true – “The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion; rapidity.” Let’s break that down with a little rhyme:
“Speed is how fast something goes,
A quick movement, as everyone knows.
It’s not just walking, slow and serene,
But rushing onward – a vibrant scene!”
Think about it like this:
A race car zooms, that's
speed
in action, you see!
A cheetah runs, with incredible glee.
Even a falling leaf, as it drifts from the tree, has a certain speed, though slow and light.
So, 'speed' isn’t just about
how fast
something is moving, but also the
ability
to move quickly – the potential for that rapid motion.
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