DESCIPTOR OF MOTION Flashcards

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1
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It is the fixed position of an object

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FRAME OF REFEENCE

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WHEN AN OBJECT DOE NOT CHANGE ITS POSITION AND STAYED AT THE POINT OF REFERENCE TE OBJECT IS

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motionless, at rest, or stationary.

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are terms used to describe objects that are in motion.

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Motion descriptors

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tells how far two objects (or points) are from one another. It describes the total
space covered by a moving object. It is usually expressed in centimeters, meters, and
kilometers.

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Distance

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5
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is distance with direction.

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Displacement

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is also an essential factor in describing motion. It refers to the duration of a period or
how long an object is moving.

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Time

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CHANGE IN POSITION NEASURES HOW FAST AN OBJECT MOVES = DISTANCE COVERED OVER A PERIOD OF TIME

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SPEED

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is the speed with direction.

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velocity

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acceleration

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is the rate of change in velocity over a certain period of time. Change in velocity occurs when a moving
object speeds up, suddenly stops, or makes a turn.

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refers to the change in the position of an object in relation to the frame of
reference or fixed point.

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MOTION

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