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Science Vocab
science vocab words and definitions
| Term | Definition | Simple definition |
|---|---|---|
| Reference point | The starting point you choose to describe the location, or position, of an object. | Starting point of an objects location. |
| Position | An object's distance and direction from a reference point. | The distance from a reference point. |
| Motion | The process of changing position. | Process of changing position to another. |
| Displacement | The difference between the initial, or starting, position and the final position. | Difference between the start and finish. |
| Speed | A measure of the distance an object travels in a given amount of time | Object travels in given amount time. |
| Velocity | The speed and the direction of a moving object. | The speed and direction moving object. |
| Vector | A quantity that has both magnitude and direction. | Quantity having both magnitude and direction. |