Chapter 1: Motion Flashcards
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Reference point
A
A place or object used for comparison to determine if something is in motion.
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Motion
A
Potion changes relative to another object.
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International System of Units
A
Scientist use a system of measurement.
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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
A
Divide the total distance traveled by the total time.
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Instantaneous speed
A
The speed at which an object is moving at a given instant of time.
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Velocity
A
Speed in a given direction.
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Slope
A
The steepness of a line on a graph.
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Acceleration
A
The rate as which velocity changes.
