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S8P3.a
demonstrate the relationship between velocity and acceleration
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Force | A push or pull exerted on an object in order to change the motion of the object; force has size and direction. |
| Motion | An object's change in position relative to a reference point. |
| Reference point | A stationary object that is used to describe an object's motion |
| Speed | The distance traveled divided by the time interval during which the motion occured |
| Velocity | The speed of an object in a particular direction |
| Acceleration | The rate at which velocity changes over time; an object accelerates if its speed, direction, or both change |