Understanding Motion and Speed

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Motion definition

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in position over time

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Frame of reference

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or object used to measure motion

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Distance vs. time graph axes

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(y-axis), Time (x-axis)

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Speed formula

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latex="speed = \frac{distance}{time}">

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Displacement definition

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change from start to end

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Uniform motion

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speed and direction

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Non-uniform motion

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speed or direction

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Displacement formula

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latex="\Delta x = x_f - x_i">

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Velocity formula

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latex="v_{avg} = \frac{x_f - x_i}{t_f - t_i}">

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Distance definition

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path length traveled