Ch.2 Sec.1

Question 1

Motion

Answer 1

A change in an object’s position relative to a reference point.

A position of an object that has been switched that is due to a reference point.

Ex. Jumping, Walking, Running

Question 2

Reference Point

Answer 2

Helps you determine how far an objected has moved.

Show how far or near an object has moved.

Ex. The boy moved 4ft from the mail box.

Question 3

Speed

Answer 3

Distance an object travels per unit of time.

The objects distance that it has traveled which is unit of time.
D
Ex. S= —
T

Question 4

Position

Answer 4

A place where something is located or has been put.

Where an objected has been placed or is located.

Ex. Location dot on Google Maps

Question 5

Coordinate Systems

Answer 5

A system that uses numbers to uniquely determine the position of a point.

A system that uniquely uses numbers to organize and figure out the position of a point.

Ex. X-axis Y-axis

Question 6

Displacement

Answer 6

Distance and direction of an object’s change in position from the starting point.

From the starting point it shows the object’s change in distance and direction.

Ex. Same=Add Diff.= Subtract