Understanding Motion Unbit 1 Study Guide

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What is motion?

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Motion is the change in position of an object with respect to time.

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What is required for an object to be in motion?

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For an object to be in motion, it must change its position over time relative to a reference point.

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What is a reference point in motion?

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A reference point is a fixed place or object used to determine if something is in motion.

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How is distance different from displacement?

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Distance is the total path covered by an object, while displacement is the shortest straight line between the starting and ending points.

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What is speed?

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Speed is the rate at which an object changes its position, calculated as distance traveled divided by time taken.

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What is velocity?

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Velocity is the speed of an object in a specific direction.

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How is average speed calculated?

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Average speed is calculated by dividing the total distance traveled by the total time taken.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate at which an object's velocity changes over time.

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What is uniform motion?

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Uniform motion occurs when an object moves at a constant speed in a straight line.

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How does non-uniform motion differ from uniform motion?

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Non-uniform motion means the speed or direction of an object changes over time, unlike uniform motion where both remain constant.