Motion

Definition

Motion refers to the change in position of an object over time. It involves concepts such as distance, displacement, speed, velocity, and acceleration.

Related terms

Distance vs Displacement: Distance is the total length traveled by an object regardless of direction, while displacement is the straight-line distance between initial and final positions.

Speed vs Velocity: Speed is how fast an object is moving without considering direction, while velocity includes both speed and direction.

Acceleration:

The rate at which an object's velocity changes over time. It can be positive (speeding up), negative (slowing down), or zero (constant velocity).