Motion Flashcards
0
Q
How far an object is from a reference point.
A
Position
1
Q
Involves a change of position.
A
Motion
2
Q
The difference between the final position and the initial position if motion is in a straight line.
A
Distance
3
Q
The direction and distance between the final position and the starting position.
A
Displacement
4
Q
The distance traveled divided by the time needed to travel that distance.
A
Speed
5
Q
Speed does not change over time, so it is ______.
A
Constant
6
Q
TOTAL distance divided by the TOTAL time.
A
AVERAGE speed
7
Q
Speed in a particular direction can change as an object moves along.
A
Velocity
8
Q
A change in velocity divided by the amount of time over which the change occurs.
A
Acceleration
