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Forces and motion
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Reference point | A reference point is the starting point you choose to describe the location, or position, of an object. |
| Position | A position is an object's distance and direction from a reference point. |
| Motion | Motion is the process of changing position. |
| Displacement | Is the difference between the initial of starting, position and the final position. |
| Speed | Is a measure of distance an object travels in a given amount of time. |
| Velocity | Is the speed and direction of a moving object. |
| Vector | Is a quantity that has both magnitude and direction. |
| Inertia | an object’s ability to resist any change in motion |