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Physical Science M2
Motion
Term | Definition |
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Frame of Reference | A method of describing the position, velocity or acceleration of an object. Often, the reference frame is given for some type of coordinate system. |
Motion | Any movement of change in position or time |
Distance | A scalar quantity that describes how far apart two objects are |
Vector | A quantity described by magnitude and direction (ex: 55 mph East) |
Scalar | a quantity described by magnitude (ex: 20 meters) |
Displacement | A vector quantity that describes that change in position of an object. |
Velocity | speed traveled in a given direction |