Motion
Definition
The change in position of an object over time relative to its reference point. It can be described in terms of distance, speed, velocity, and acceleration.
Analogy
Motion is like a roller coaster ride. Just as a roller coaster moves from one point to another, changing its position over time, objects in motion also go through changes in their positions.
Related terms
Velocity: A vector quantity that specifies both the speed and direction of an object's motion.
Acceleration: The rate at which an object's velocity changes over time. It can be caused by a change in speed or direction.
Inertia: The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion. It is related to an object's mass and serves as the foundation for Newton's First Law of Motion.
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