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Motion in one D
Motion in one dimension
Term | Definition |
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Magnitude | The numeric value of a vector. Tells size or amount. |
Frame of Reference | A coordinate system for specifying the precise location of objects in space. |
Acceleration | The rate of change of velocity. Change in velocity over time. |
Velocity | A vector quantity specifying the speed and direction of movement of an object. Change in displacement over time. |
Displacement | The change in position of an object. |
Distance | A scalar quantity specifying the total amount traveled. |
Speed | A scalar quantity specifying the magnitude of velocity. Change in distance over time. |
Free Fall | The motion of an object falling with constant acceleration. An object that is only subject to the force of gravity. |
Gravity | The mutual force of attraction between two objects. |
Kinematics | The study of motion of objects. |