SM-Unit 2-Relative Motion

Observers using different ___________________ may measure different velocities for an object in motion

• frame of reference

• relatives of motion

• projectile motions

• constant velocity

Motion is the act of -------------.

• Moving

• Resting

For us humans, what is our basic reference frame?

• Earth

• The Sun

• The Universe

• The Milky Way Galaxy

What is Relative?

• Relative means opposite

• Relative means in comparison of something else

What is relative motion?

• Measuring the speed of an object

• Measuring the movement of an object compared to another object (reference point)

• Measuring the movement of an object WITHOUT using reference point

What is position?

• The movement of an object.

• The location of an object.

Any object that changes in ---------------is in motion.

• Direction

• Position

When your position changes, you're in ____________.

• motion

• force

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-1

A dog and a cat are about to fight, running towards each other, both at 12 m/s. What are their velocities relative to each other?

• 12 m/s

• 24 m/s

• 0 m/s

• 6 m/s

What is the walker's speed with respect to the train?

• 30 mph

• 10 mph

• 40 mph

• 50 mph