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, reference point An object at rest that is used to judge the motion of another object
Motion When an object changes position with respect to a reference point
Speed The rate at which an object moves.
Equation for speed distance/time
Equation for average speed total distance/total time
Instantaneous speed An object's speed at one instant.
constant speed Speed that does not change
*If an object has constant speed then average speed =
instantaneous speed
distance, speed, and time triangle
Distance How much ground an object has covered during its motion.
Displacement The difference between an object's initial position and its final position.
Formula for displacement final position - start/initial position