Force and Motion Unit 1
Order by
20 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 position | The location of an object |
| motion | movement |
| displacement | the change in position of an object |
| distance | the length of a path between two points |
| initial position | The starting place |
| final position | The ending place |
| delta | Change |
| frame of reference | The object an observer uses to detect motion |
| meter | basic unit of length in the metric system |
| speed | the distance an object travels per unit of time |
| acceleration | an increase in speed |
| velocity | the speed and direction of a moving object |
| average speed | Total distance divided by total time |
| data table | A chart of rows and columns for recording information. |
| momentum | (n.) the force or speed with which something moves |
| time | the interval between two events |
| constant speed | speed that does not change |
| graph | A diagram that shows how two variables are related. |
| slope | The steepness of a line on a graph |
| interval | the distance between things |
First Time Here?
Welcome to Quizlet, a fun, free place to study. Try these flashcards, find others to study, or make your own.