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Chapter 3 Part 1: Motion & Acceleration

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MotionA change in position
Reference Point (Frame)Something we use to compare the speed of something else to (usually the ground)
DisplacementThe distance and direction of an object's final position from its initial position
VectorA quantity that is specified by both a size and a direction
SpeedThe distance an object travels pr unit of time (m/s)
Instantaneous SpeedThe speed at a single instant of time
Average SpeedThe total distance traveled divided by the total travel time
VelocityThe speed and direction of an object
AccelerationThe change in velocity divided by the time for the change to occur
3 ways to accelerateSpeed up, slow down, turn
Positive AccelerationSpeeding up
Negative AccelerationSlowing down


Seventh Grade Science
Mariemont Junior High School

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