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Motion
Basic motion terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Velocity | Change in position / time The speed and direction of an object |
| Speed | Distance / time The rate of motion |
| Reference Frame | Whatever reference is used to describe position or to measure motion |
| Displacement | Measurement of the change in position |
| Motion | A change in position |
| Acceleration | Any change in velocity (any change in motion) |