Motion Flashcard

Front

The starting point used to describe the motion or position of an object.

Back

reference point

Front

The total length of the path of a moving object.

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distance

Front

The distance between a moving object's final position and its starting position.

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displacement

Front

The process of changing position.

Back

motion

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

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Front

The distance an object moves divided by the time it took to move that distance.

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speed

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Front

The measure of how quickly the velocity of an object changes.

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acceleration

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Front

What is the distance a car travels when it drives 1 lap on a 5 km track?

Back

5 km

Front

What is the displacement of a car that travels 1 lap on a 10 km track?

Back

0 km

Front

How is velocity different from speed?

Back

It includes the direction of the object.

Front

What is the formula to solve for the speed of an object?

Back

s=d/t