Basic Concepts of Motion

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Speed

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A measure of how fast something is moving, usually expressed as distance traveled per unit of time.

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Distance

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The total path length traveled by an object, regardless of direction.

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Motion

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The change in position of an object over time.

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Time

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A continuous, measurable quantity in which events occur in a sequence from the past through the present to the future.

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Position

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The location of an object at a particular point in time.

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Reference Point

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A stationary point used to describe the position of an object.

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Average Speed

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The total distance traveled divided by the total time taken.

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Displacement

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The change in position of an object, taking into account its initial and final positions and direction.