Understanding Motion and Position

Front

What is the term for an object's distance and direction from a reference point?

Back

Position

Front

How do you know an object is in motion?

Back

It changes position relative to a reference point.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a component of velocity?

Back

Time

Front

A change in the position of an object is _____________.

Back

motion

Front

Define motion.

Back

A change in position relative to a frame of reference.

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 a reference point?

Back

A stationary object used to determine the position of another object.

Front

What is the difference between distance and displacement?

Back

Distance is the total path traveled, while displacement is the shortest path from the starting point to the ending point.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

The rate of change of velocity over time.