Flashcards: Fundamentals of Motion and Measurement — 10 cartões

Motion — definition?

Change in an object's position over time.

Reference Point — role?

A fixed point to determine motion.

Distance — measurement?

Total length of the path traveled.

Speed — calculation?

Speed = distance divided by time.

Time — measurement?

Duration during which motion occurs.

Motion — relative to?

A reference point or observer.

Reference Point — example?

Tree, fence, or house.

Distance units?

Meters, kilometers, miles, feet.

Speed units?

m/s, km/h, mph, ft/s.

Time units?

Seconds, minutes, hours.