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Phys Sci Motion
Physical Science Motion Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Speed | the distance an object travels in a unit of time |
| Average Speed | divide the total distance by the total time taken |
| Instantaneous Speed | speed of object at one instant of time |
| Velocity | speed of an object and the direction of its motion |
| Acceleration | change in velocity divided by the time it takes for the change to occur, speed up, slow down, or changes direction |
| Mass | amount of matter in an object |
| Inertia | tendency of an object to resist a change in motion (Object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an outside force) |