Unit 11: Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration Vocabulary Flashcards
1
Q
the rate at which velocity (speed or direction) changes
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acceleration
2
Q
to make or become different
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change
3
Q
to identify differences between two or more things
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differentiate
4
Q
the course along which something travels
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direction
5
Q
the space between two objects
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distance
6
Q
a metric measurement for measuring distance equal to 1000 meters
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kilometer
7
Q
a tool used to measure length
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meter stick
8
Q
movement of an object
A
motion
9
Q
the rate of motion; calculated by dividing distance by time
A
speed
10
Q
a measure of the past, present, and future
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time
11
Q
a tool used to measure time, such as a clock, stopwatch, or timer
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timing device
