Physical Science with Earth Science
Order by
10 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 displacement | distance and direction of an object's change in position from the starting point |
| vector | A physical quantity that has both a size and direction |
| speed | the distance an object travels per unit of time |
| instantaneous speed | the speed of an object at one instant of time |
| average speed | a rate of motion determined by dividing the total distance traveled by the total travel time |
| velocity | the speed of an object in a particular direction |
| acceleration | change in velocity divided by the time it takes for the change to occur |
| motion | a change in position, measured by distance and time |
| frame of reference | the point from which movement is determined, earth is the most common frame of reference. |
| deceleration | a term commonly used to mean a decrease in speed. |
First Time Here?
Welcome to Quizlet, a fun, free place to study. Try these flashcards, find others to study, or make your own.