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6 Cards in this Set
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Motion
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Change in position relative to some fixed object or place; the state in which one object's distance from another is changing
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Reference Point
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A place or object used for comparison to determine if an object is in motion
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Speed
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Distance an object travels in one unit of time
Speed = Distance Time |
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Average Speed
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The total distance traveled divided by the total time it takes to travel that distance
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Velocity
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Speed in given direction (ex. 8 m/sec NE)
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Acceeleration
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A rate of change in velocity over time; occurs when an object speeds up, slows down or changes direction
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