Unit 3 Vocab Flashcard

Front

Measurement of how far an object has moved from its starting position.

Back

Displacement

Front

Measurement of how far a moving object has traveled.

Back

Distance

Front

Graph showing distance traveled over time.

Back

Distance Vs Time Graph

Front

Push or pull causing movement.

Back

Force

Front

Path an object takes in motion.

Back

Direction

Front

Forces requiring direct contact to exist.

Back

Contact Forces

Front

To remain at the same rate over time.

Back

Constant

Front

Set of equal, opposite forces on an object causing no movement.

Back

Balanced Forces

Front

Average rate of distance covered in time.

Back

Average Speed

Front

A sudden change in an object's speed, by gaining or losing speed.

Back

Acceleration