flash cards motion

Term: Motion

The ability for an object to move; change in position

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Term: Mechanics

The branch of physics that deals with the motion of objects and the forces acting on them

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Term: Path reference

A method of describing motion by specifying the path an object takes

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Term: Rectilinear Motion

Motion along a straight line

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Term: Curvilinear Motion

Motion along a curved path

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Term: Angular Motion

Motion around a specific point or axis

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Term: Frame of reference

A system used to describe the motion of objects relative to other objects or observers

Explanation: Motion is relative, meaning it is described in relation to something else

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Term: How far an object traveled

Measurement of the total distance covered by an object during its motion

Variables:

Term: Distance

Total length traveled by the object

Term: Displacement

Change in position of the object from its initial to final point, taking direction into account

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Term: How fast an object is moving

Measurement of the rate at which an object changes position over time

Variables:

Term: Speed

Rate of motion regardless of direction

Term: Velocity

Rate of motion in a specific direction

Term: Acceleration

Rate of change of velocity over time

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Term: Kinematics

The branch of mechanics that describes the motion of objects without considering the forces causing the motion.

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Term: Dynamics

The branch of mechanics that deals with the forces causing motion and how they affect the motion of objects.

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