7PS11 - Motion

Front

What is the term for the location of an object in relation to a reference point?

Back

Reference point

Front

What is the term for the rate of change of velocity?

Back

Acceleration

Front

How do you describe the amount, degree, or number of something?

Back

Quantitatively

Front

What is the term for the change in position of an object?

Back

Motion

Front

What is the term for a decrease in speed?

Back

Deceleration

Front

What is the formula for calculating acceleration?

Back

Acceleration = (Final Velocity - Initial Velocity) / Time

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is a scalar quantity (magnitude only), while velocity is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction).

Front

What is the unit of measurement for acceleration in the SI system?

Back

Meters per second squared (m/s²)

Front

What is the term for the path an object takes as it moves?

Back

Trajectory

Front

What is the concept of inertia in motion?

Back

Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.