chapter 2 section 1 Flashcards

1
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motion

A

a change in an objects position relative to a reference point

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2
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displacement

A

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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displacement can be calculated in the same direction

A

true

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5
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you subtract displacement if they are going in the opposite direction

A

true

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6
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you cannot directly calculate displacement if they are not the same in opposite directions

A

true

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7
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what is the equation to figure out speed

A

speed equals distance divided by time

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