Conceptual Physics

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Distance

Back

Measure the length between objects or points without regard for direction.

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Displacement

Back

The change in position of an object.

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Velocity

Back

Vector measurements of the rate and direction of motion.

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Acceleration

Back

Rate at which velocity changes with time, in terms of speed and direction.

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Slope

Back

The rise of a line over the run of a line.

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Speed

Back

How fast an object is moving.

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Gravity

Back

A force which tries to pull two objects towards each other.

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Vector

Back

Object that has both magnitude and direction.

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Scalar

Back

Has only magnitude and no direction.

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Force

Back

Action that changes or maintain the motion of a body or object.