Unit 5 - Study Guide Jan. 25,2015 Flashcards
1
Q
scaler
A
having only magnitude, not direction
2
Q
Vector
A
a quantity having direction
3
Q
distance
A
the length an object travels measured in SI units of meters
4
Q
Displacement
A
distance and direction of an object changes in position from the starting point
5
Q
speed
A
distance an object travels per unit of time
6
Q
Velocity
A
the speed and direction of a moving object
7
Q
Reference Points
A
starting point from which all measurements are taken
8
Q
What is the formula for speed?
A
Distance/ Time
9
Q
if your are moving 50 meters in 10 seconds,what is your speed?
A
5 meters/seconds
