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Distance

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the total length of the path taken in going from the initial position to the final position.

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Displacement

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the change in an objects position

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Velocity

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rate of change of the objects position with respect to a frame of reference and time

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Frame of Reference

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the reference point which serves as the origin for a coordinate system

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