Motion Vocab

Front

An object is in ________ if its position changes relative to another object.

Back

motion

Front

A __________ is used for comparison to determine if something is in motion.

Back

reference point

Front

Scientists use a measurement system called the _____________.

Back

International System of Units

Front

Length of the path between two points.

Back

distance

Front

The _______ of an object is the distance it moves per unit time.

Back

speed

Front

To calculate average speed, _______ the total distance by total time.

Back

divide

Front

Speed of an object at a specific moment.

Back

instantaneous speed

Front

Speed in a given direction is called _______.

Back

velocity

Front

Steepness of a line on a graph is called ______.

Back

slope

Front

Rate of velocity change is called _______

Back

acceleration