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Mr. Biando's Lab
Mr. Biando's Lab - Measuring Motion
| Definition | Term |
|---|---|
| An object's change in position relative to a reference point. | Motion |
| The distance traveled divided by the time interval during which the motion occurred. | Speed |
| Total distance divided by total time. | Average Speed |
| A common point or object that can be either stationary or in motion by which an objects motion is measured by. | Reference Point |
| The speed of an object in a particular direction. | Velocity |
| The rate at which velocity changes over time; an object accelerates if its speed, direction, or both change. | Acceleration |
| An increase in velocity. | Positive Acceleration |
| A decrease in velocity. | Deceleration |
| Another name for negative acceleration. | Deceleration |
| Starting velocity subtracted from final velocity divided by the time it takes to change velocity. | Average Acceleration |
| The acceleration that occurs in a circular motion. | Centripetal Acceleration |