How do you Measure Motion? Flashcards

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motion…

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  • a change in position over time

- 3 ways to measure: speed, velocity, acceleration

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speed

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  • distance over time
  • formula: distance/time = speed
  • units: mph, km/hr, m/s
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velocity…

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  • speed in a given direction
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acceleration…

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  • we usually think of it as just speeding up but it can mean speed up, speed down, and change direction
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