Chapter 10 Study Guide

Define the term 'Velocity'.

• The speed and direction of a moving object.

• The amount of space an object occupies.

• The force exerted by an object.

• The energy stored in an object.

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Define the term 'Acceleration'.

• The measure of the change in velocity during a period of time.

• The measure of the change in distance during a period of time.

• The measure of the change in speed during a period of time.

• The measure of the change in direction during a period of time.

Define the term 'Speed'.

• A measure of the distance an object travels per unit of time.

• A measure of the force applied to an object.

• A measure of the time taken to complete a task.

• A measure of the energy consumed by an object.

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Define the term 'Instantaneous speed'.

• Speed at a specific instant in time.

• Average speed over a period of time.

• The maximum speed reached during a journey.

• The speed of an object at rest.

Define the term 'Constant speed'.

• The rate change of position in which the same distance is traveled each second.

• The speed that changes every second.

• The speed that varies with time.

• The speed that increases over time.

Define the term 'Average speed'.

• The total distance traveled divided by the total time taken to travel that distance.

• The time taken to travel a fixed distance.

• The speed at a particular moment in time.

• The maximum speed reached during a journey.

Define the term 'Motion'.

• The process of changing position.

• A state of rest.

• The act of thinking.

• A type of energy.

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Define the term 'Displacement'.

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

• The total distance traveled by an object.

• The speed of an object in a particular direction.

• The rate of change of velocity of an object.

Define the term 'Reference Point'.

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

• A random point in space with no significance.

• The end point of an object's journey.

• A point that is always moving.

The description of an object's ______ depends on the reference point.

• Position.

• Velocity.

• Mass.

• Color.