Motion Flashcards
Reference point
the place or object used for comparison to determine if something is in motion
Motion
going from one object to another
and object is in motion if it changes position ____________ to a reference point
Relative
International System of Units
SI system: based on the unit of ten
Meter-
the basic unit for length in the SI system
Speed-
the distance an object travels in one unit of time
Velocity-
Speed in a direction
what does the slanted straight line mean on a graph?
Constant speed
whats the formula for average speed?
total distance divided by total time
whats the formula for speed?
distance divided by time
whats the formula for distance ?
speed multiplied by time
whats the formula for time?
distance divided by speed
Whats the formula for acceleration?
A= FV-IV divided by time
More slope more___________
speed/acceleration
Acceleration-
the change in speed or direction
