Speed and Motion Vocabulary Flashcard

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What does the term 'frame of reference' refer to?

Back

The object that does not move when measuring movement.

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What does the word 'initial' mean?

Back

Start, first.

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What does the term 'final' mean?

Back

End, last.

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What does 'distance' measure?

Back

Total path traveled from point of origin to final destination.

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What is the definition of 'position'?

Back

The location of an object.

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What is 'speed'?

Back

The rate at which an object covers distance.

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What is 'velocity'?

Back

Speed in a given direction.

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What does 'acceleration' mean?

Back

The rate of change of velocity.

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What is 'displacement'?

Back

The shortest distance from the initial to the final position.

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What does 'magnitude' refer to?

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The size or quantity of a measurement.