Chapter 9 Motion Flashcards
1
Q
Motion
A
The change in distance from another object
2
Q
Reference Point
A
A place or object used for comparison to determine if something is in motion
3
Q
Speed
A
The distance an object travels per unit of time
= Distance/Time
4
Q
Average Speed
A
Divide the total distance by the total time
= total distance/total time
5
Q
Velocity
A
Speed in a given direction
6
Q
Slope
A
The steepness of a line on a graph
7
Q
Acceleration
A
The rate at which velocity changes
= (final speed - initial speed)/time
