Chapter 1: Motion Flashcards

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Reference Point

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A place or object used for comparison to determine if an object is in motion.

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Motion:

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The state in which one object’s distance from another is changing.

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International System of Units

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A system of measurement based on multiples of ten and on established measures of mass, length, and time.

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Distance

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The length of the path between two points.

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Speed

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The distance the object moves per unit of time

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Average Speed

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The overall rate of speed at which an object moves; calculated by dividing the total distance an object travels by the total time.

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Instantaneous Speed

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The speed of an object at one instant of time.

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Velocity

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Speed in a given direction

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Slope

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The steepness of a graph line; the ratio of the vertical change (the rise) to the horizontal change (the run).

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Acceleration

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The rate at which velocity changes

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