Theme 3: Motion

Wordlist

At rest

In rust

At rest

When an object's position does not change over time relative to a reference point.

Average velocity

Gemiddelde snelheid

Average velocity

The total displacement divided by the total time taken.

Direction

Richting

Direction

The line along which an object moves (e.g.

Displacement

Verplaatsing

Displacement

The change in position

Distance

Afgelegde weg

Distance

The total length of the path traveled by an object.

In motion

In beweging

In motion

When an object's position changes over time relative to a reference point.

Magnitude

Grootte

Magnitude

The numerical value or length of a vector.

Observer

Waarnemer

Observer

A person or a point from which a motion is perceived or measured.

Reference frame

Referentiekader

Reference frame

A coordinate system used to determine the position and motion of an object.

Relative

Relatief

Relative

Depending on the chosen reference frame or point of view.

Scalar quantity

Scalaire grootheid

Scalar quantity

A physical quantity described by a magnitude (number) only.

Sense

Zin

Sense

The orientation of a vector indicated by an arrow.

Slope

Helling / Rico

Slope

The steepness of a line on a graph; represents velocity.

Trajectory

Traject / Baan

Trajectory

The path followed by an object moving through space.

Uniform Linear Motion (ULM)

ERB

Uniform Linear Motion (ULM)

Motion at a constant speed along a straight path.

Vector quantity

Vectoriële grootheid

Vector quantity

A quantity that has both magnitude and direction.