General Mechanics: Motion

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to motion in general mechanics.

Motion

The change in position of an object relative to a reference point.

Reference Frame

A fixed physical object or point used to describe motion or position.

Kinematics

The study of motion without considering its causes.

Dynamics

The study of the relationship between motion and force.

Distance

The actual length of the path taken by an object from its initial position to its final position.

Displacement

The straight-line change in position from the initial position to the final position, including direction.

Velocity

The rate of change of position, which includes both speed and direction.

Acceleration

The rate of change of velocity over time.

Instantaneous Speed

The speed of an object at a specific moment in time, as shown by a vehicle’s speedometer.

Average Speed

The total distance traveled divided by the total time taken.