Chapter 2.1 Flashcards
1
Q
a change in an objects position relative to a reference point
A
motion
2
Q
distance and direction of an object’s change in position from the staring point
A
displacement
3
Q
the distance an object travels per unit of time
A
speed
4
Q
How do you calculate distance?
A
adding
5
Q
How do you calculate displacement?
A
Distance relative to your starting point
6
Q
Displacement can be calculated in the same direction.?
A
True
7
Q
You subtract displacement if they are going in the opposite directions.
A
True
8
Q
You cannot directly calculate displacement if they are not the same or in opposite directions.
A
True
9
Q
What is the equation for speed?
A
Distance divided by time s = d/t
