Position, Motion, and Reference Points Practice

Front

What is velocity in relation to motion?

Back

The speed and direction of a moving object.

Front

What does it mean if an object is stationary?

Back

It means the object is not moving and its position is not changing.

Front

What is displacement?

Back

The difference between the initial and final position of an object.

Front

What happens to the displacement of a roller coaster after completing one trip?

Back

The displacement is zero.

Front

What is a reference point?

Back

The starting point you choose to describe the location, or position of an object.

Front

What is the difference between distance and displacement?

Back

Distance is the total path traveled, while displacement is the straight line from the starting point to the final position.

Front

What does it mean for an object to accelerate?

Back

It means the object is changing its speed or direction.

Front

How can you describe the motion of an object moving at a steady speed?

Back

The object is moving at a constant speed without speeding up or slowing down.

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.

Front

What is the significance of a reference point in motion?

Back

It helps to determine the position of an object relative to another object.