Physics Concepts and Definitions

Front

What are the standard units for physics? (distance, weight, time)

Back

Meters, kilograms, seconds

Front

What is position?

Back

an object's distance and direction from a reference point

Front

What is displacement?

Back

Front

What is total distance?

Back

the actual distance traveled between two points

Front

What is speed?

Back

The distance an object travels per unit of time

Front

What is velocity?

Back

Speed in a given direction

Front

What is the formula for displacement?

Back

final position - initial position

Front

What is the formula for speed or velocity?

Back

distance/time

Front

What are the units for position, displacement, and distance traveled?

Back

meters

Front

What is a reference point?

Back

The point from which distance is measured