Motion refers to the change in an object's position or location over time. Kinematics is the study of motion without regard to forces or energies. An object is considered in motion if its position changes relative to a reference point. Velocity refers to both an object's speed and direction of motion. Speed in a given direction is called velocity. Average speed is calculated by dividing the total distance traveled by the total time taken. Instantaneous speed refers to an object's speed at a given instant in time. Acceleration is a vector quantity that represents the rate of change of velocity. It occurs when an object changes its speed. The formula for calculating acceleration is the change in final velocity minus initial velocity divided by the change in time