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Chapter 5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| average speed | total distance divided by total time |
| velocity | speed in a given direction. |
| speed | the distance an object moves per unit of time. |
| motion | changing position relative to another object. |
| distance | the length of the path between two points. |
| International system of units | the measurement system used by scientists |
| reference point | a place or object used for comparison to determine if an object is in motion. Stationary objects make the best reference points: trees, buildings and signs. |