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Energy and Motion
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Reference Point | The starting point you choose to describe the location, or position, of an object . |
| Position | An object's distance and direction from s reference point. |
| Motion | The process of changing position |
| Displacement | The difference between the initial, or starting, point from the final position. |
| Speed | A measure of the distance an object travels in a given amount of time. |
| Velocity | The speed and direction of a moving object |
| Vector | A quantity that has both magnitude and direction. |