ch 2.1 Flashcards

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1
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Motion

A

an change in an objects position relative to a reference point

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2
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Displacement

A

is the distance and direction of the objects change in position

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3
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Speed

A

the distance an object travels per unit of time

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4
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how do u calculate total distance

A

add all your distances together

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5
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what needs to be included for a displacement problem

A

unit and direction

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6
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displacement can be calculated in the same direction

A

true

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7
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you subtract displacement if your going in the opposite direction

A

true

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8
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you cannot directly calculate displacement if they are not the same in opposite directions

A

true

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9
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what is the equation for speed

A

distance divided by time

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10
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speed equation

A

s=d/t

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