Science Reading Physical Science 2

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What is motion?

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Motion is the change in position of an object over time.

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What does a motion graph represent?

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A motion graph visually shows how an object's position changes over time.

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What does it mean when an object is at rest?

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An object is at rest when it is not moving and its position does not change.

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How can you tell if an object is moving at a constant speed on a graph?

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A straight line on a motion graph indicates that the object is moving at a constant speed.

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What is speed?

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Speed is the distance an object travels in a certain amount of time.

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

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Speed = Distance ÷ Time.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate at which an object changes its speed.

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What does it mean if an object is accelerating?

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An object is accelerating if it is speeding up, slowing down, or changing direction.

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What is the difference between distance and displacement?

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Distance is the total path traveled, while displacement is the shortest path from the starting point to the ending point.

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What is a reference point?

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A reference point is a stationary object used to determine the position of another object.