motion
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Motion
Definition: The state in which one object’s distance from another is changing
Example 1: (from book) You and book are actually in motion because you are on earth which is orbiting the sun
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Reference point
Definition: A place or object used for comparison to determine if something is in motion
Example 1: (from book) moving train and using nearby building as a reference point to tell if you are moving
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Speed
Definition: The distance the object traveled per unit of time. S=distance/time
Example 1: 90 km/h
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velocity
Definition: speed in a given direction
Example 1: (from book) velocity of aircraft vs. velocity of storm systems
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