Motion Flashcards
1
Q
Motion
A
An object is in motion if its position changes relative to another object.
2
Q
Reference Point
A
A place or object used for comparison to determine if something is in motion.
3
Q
International System of Units
A
A system of measurement
4
Q
Distance
A
The length of the path between two points.
5
Q
Speed
A
The distance an object moves per unit of time
6
Q
Average speed
A
The total distance traveled divided by total time
7
Q
Instantaneous Speed
A
The speed at which an object is moving at a given instant in time.
8
Q
Velocity
A
Speed in a given direction
9
Q
Slope
A
The steepness on a line graph
