Vocab Motion Flashcards

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Motion

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Is a change in position relative to a frame of reference

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Frames of reference

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The object or point from which movement is determined

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Speed

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The distance traveled in a certain amount of time

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Speed formula

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S= distance
_________
Time

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Speed that does not change is _________ ___________.

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Constant speed

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Average speed

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Total distance divided by time in total

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Average formula

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Total distance
______________
Total time

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Instantaneous

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In the moment. Specific speed in a soecific time

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Constant

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Same speed over time

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Velocity

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Speed in a given direction

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a) velocities in the same direction are _________

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Combined by adding

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b) velocities in opposite directions are ___________.

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Combined by subtracting

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What is the most common frame of reference?

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EARTH

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