Unit 1: Kinematics Flashcards
1
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Displacement
A
distance and direction of an object’s change in position from the starting point
2
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Distance
A
total path or how far an object moves
3
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Motion
A
motion is the change in position of an object with respect to its surroundings in a given interval of time
4
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Position
A
the location of an object
5
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Reference point
A
place or object used for comparison to determine if something is in motion
6
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Relative motion
A
the calculation of the motion of an object with regard to some other moving or still object as a reference point
7
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Scalar
A
A measurement that has a magnitude or quantity but no direction
8
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Vector
A
a measurement having direction as well as magnitude
