Motion Flashcards
1
Q
Define distance
A
Total length traveled irrespective of the direction of motion
2
Q
Define average speed
A
Distance per unit time
3
Q
Define instantaneous speed
A
Speed at any given moment
4
Q
Define displacement
A
Distance moved in a particular direction from a reference point
5
Q
Define velocity
A
Displacement per unit time
6
Q
Define acceleration
A
Rate of change of velocity with respect to time
7
Q
Define free fall
A
when an object is falling under only the influence of gravity
8
Q
Define projectile
A
An object which is subject only to the force of gravity
