Per 2 Position & Motion Review

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What is the definition of motion?

Back

Motion is the change in position of an object over time.

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What is the difference between distance and displacement?

Back

Distance is the total path length traveled, while displacement is the shortest straight line from the initial to the final position.

Front

How do you determine the total distance traveled by an object?

Back

By adding all the distances of each section together.

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What does a position-time graph represent?

Back

A position-time graph shows how the position of an object changes over time.

Front

What are the key components of a frame of reference?

Back

A frame of reference includes a coordinate system and background objects to establish position.

Front

How can you determine the position of an object on a graph?

Back

Positions are represented by specific points on the graph, such as A, B, C, D, and E.

Front

What is the formula to calculate displacement?

Back

Displacement = Final position - Initial position.

Front

What does it mean if an object is at rest?

Back

An object is at rest if its position does not change over time.

Front

What is the significance of the slope in a position-time graph?

Back

The slope of a position-time graph represents the object's velocity.

Front

How do you find the distance between two points on a graph?

Back

By measuring the length of the path between the two points.