physics

The most fundamental physical science; concerned with the basic principles and concepts that

describe the workings of the universe. It deals with matter, motion, force, and energy.

position

The location of an object with respect to a reference point.

motion

The undergoing of a continuous change in position.

scalar

A quantity that has a magnitude but has no direction associated with it.

vector

A quantity that has both magnitude and direction.

average speed

The total distance traveled divided by the time spent in traveling the total distance; .

distance

The actual length of the path that is traveled.

instantaneous speed

An object’s speed at a particular instant of time.

average velocity

The displacement divided by the total travel time.

displacement

The straight-line distance between the initial and final positions, with direction toward the final

position, a vector quantity.

instantaneous velocity

The velocity at a particular instant of time.

acceleration

The time rate of change of velocity; .