science chapter 1

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Reference Point

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Starting point to describe location or position of an object

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Position: Objects distance and direction from a reference point

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Correct Answer: Objects distance and direction from a reference point

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Displacement

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Distance between initial and final position of an object

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Speed

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Measure of distance traveled per unit of time

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Constant Speed

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Rate of change of position: same distance each second

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Velocity

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Speed and direction of a moving object

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Average Speed

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Total distance traveled ÷ Total time taken

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Acceleration

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Change in velocity over time

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Horizontal line on speed-time graph

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Constant speed

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Instantaneous Speed

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Speed at a specific instant in time