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Flashcards: Motion
motion
the action or process of moving or of changing place or position
Reference Point
A place or object used for comparison to determine if an object is in motion
Velocity
The speed and direction of travel.
Speed
The Distance traveled in a given amount of time
Units of Measure for Speed
miles per hour (MPH), meters per second, kilometers per hour, feet per minute...
Units of Measure for Distance
miles, kilometers, meters, feet, centimeters, yards...
Units of Measure for Time
years, hours, minutes, seconds, milliseconds...
Constant speed
Speed that stays the same over time
Y axis
the vertical line on a graph labeled for Distance.
X axis
the horizontal line on a graph labeled for Time.
Speed formula
s=d/t
Time formula
t=d/s
Distance formula
d=s x t
speed graph at rest. No movement.