Describing and Measuring Motion

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Unit of length

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Meter

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The speed in a given direction is called

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Velocity

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The total distance you rode divided by the total time it took is the

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Average speed

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An object or place that you can use to tell if an object is in motion

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Reference point

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Distance divided by time is the formula to find

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Speed

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What is the formula for speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is a scalar quantity (magnitude only), while velocity is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction).

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What is a reference point?

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A reference point is a stationary object or location used to determine if another object is in motion.

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What does it mean for an object to be in motion?

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An object is in motion if its position changes relative to a reference point.

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What is average speed?

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Average speed is the total distance traveled divided by the total time taken.