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Motion and Speed Vocab Practice

Motion and Speed Vocab Practice

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Flashcard

Science

9th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Reference Point?

Back

An indicator that orients you; the place from where you measure, record, or witness an event.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Velocity?

Back

The speed of an object AND the direction of its motion.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Average Speed?

Back

Total distance traveled divided by total time traveled.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Instantaneous Speed?

Back

The speed at any given point - what shows up on your speedometer.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Displacement?

Back

Distance and direction of an object’s change in position; the difference from starting to ending point.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Motion?

Back

The change in position of an object over time.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Distance?

Back

The total length of the path traveled by an object, regardless of direction.

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