2.1 vocab Flashcards
1
Q
Motion
A
a change in an objects position relative to a reference point
2
Q
Displacement
A
the distance and direction of the objects change in position
3
Q
Speed
A
the distance an object travels per unit of time
4
Q
what is needed in the answer when calculating distance
A
kilometers
5
Q
what is in your answer when calculating displacement
A
unit and direction
6
Q
displacement can be calculated in the same directio
A
true
7
Q
you subtract displacement if they are going in the opposite direction
A
true
8
Q
you cannot directly calculate displacement if they are not the same or in opposite directions
A
true
9
Q
what is the equation for speed
A
speed equals distance divided by time
