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PhysicalScienceAM
Chapter 5.1 vocab. terms- Measuring Motion
| term | definition |
|---|---|
| motion | an object's change in position relative to a reference point |
| speed | the distance traveled divided by the time interval during which the motion occured |
| velocity | the speed of an object in a particular direction |
| acceleration | the rate at which velocity changes over time; an object accelerates if its speed, direction, or both change |