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Motion
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Motion | When an object changes its position - dependent on the reference point. |
| Reference Point | An indicator that orients you |
| Distance | (d) how far an object has moved |
| Displacement | Distance and direction of an object's change in position; difference from starting to ending point |
| Speed | (s) the distance an object travels per unit of time |
| Average Speed | Total distance traveled divided by total time traveled |
| Instantaneous Speed | The speed at any given point - what shows up on your speedometer |
| Velocity | (v) the speed of an object and the direction of its motion |
| Velocity equation | v = d/t |
| Slope | Steepness of a line (rise/run) |
| Acceleration | Rate of change of velocity over time |
| Positive Acceleration | When object speeds up |
| Negative Acceleration | When object slows down |
| Acceleration Equation | a = v(final) - v (initial)/ t |
| Speed Equation | s = d/t |