| Vocabulary Word | Definition |
| Point of Reference | A stationary point or object that helps determine if another object is in motion |
| Distance | The total length of the route an object travels when it moves |
| Displacement | Includes the distance between the starting and ending points and the direction in which you travel |
| Speed | The distance traveled divided by the time taken to travel the distance |
| Speed Equation | Distance/Time |
| Average Speed | Found by dividing the total distance traveled by the time taken |
| Instantaneous Speed | The speed of an object at one instant of time |
| Distance-Time Graph | A graph used to compare the speeds of objects |
| Velocity | The speed of the object and direction of its motion |