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motion
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| acceleration | rate at which velocity changes over time |
| velocity | speed of an object in a particular direction |
| vector | quantity that has size and direction |
| speed | distance traveled divided by time intervals |
| motion | objects change in position relative to the reference point |
| reference point | location to which another location is compared |
| position | location of an object |
| centripetal acceleration | acceleration in a circular path |
| force | push or pull |
| inertia | tendency of an object to resist a change in motion |
| net force | combo of all forces acting on an object |