Describing Motion Cards n Pictures Flashcards
1
Q
reference point
A
the starting point you choose to describe the location, or position of an object
2
Q
position
A
an object’s distance and direction from a reference point
3
Q
Motion
A
the process of changing position
4
Q
Displacement
A
displacement is the difference between the initial position and final position of an object
5
Q
Speed
A
a measurement of the distance an object travels per unit of time
6
Q
constant speed
A
the rate of change of position in which the same distance is traveled each second
7
Q
instantaneous speed
A
speed at a specific instant in time
8
Q
Average Speed
A
the total distance traveled divided by the total time taken to travel that distance
9
Q
velocity
A
the speed and direction of a moving object
10
Q
acceleration
A
a measure of the change in velocity during a period of time
