Chapter 2.1 Flashcards
1
Q
A change in an object’s position relative to a reference point
A
Motion
2
Q
The distance and direction of the object’s change in position
A
Displacement
3
Q
The distance an object travels per unit of time
A
Speed
4
Q
Displacement can be calculated in the same direction
A
True
5
Q
You subtract displacement if they are going in the opposite direction
A
True
6
Q
You cannot directly calculate displacement if they are not the same or in opposite directions
A
True
7
Q
What is the equation for speed?
A
S= d/t speed= distance/time
8
Q
What needs to be included an answer when calculating distance?
A
A unit measure
