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Motion and Its Applications

  • All motion involves a change in the position of an object over time.
  • Motion can be described using mathematical relationships.
  • Many technologies that utilize the principles of motion have societal and environmental implications.

 Terminology Related to Motion:


distance , displacement, position, speed, velocity

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 Notes

There are two types of motion:  

  • Uniform Motion
    no acceleration - constant speed motion in a straight line
     
  • Accelerated Motion
    motion at changing speed - not necessarily in a straight line

Activities:

  1. Distance, Displacement, Speed, Velocity  - Notes >>>