Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Changes refer to alterations or modifications that occur in a physical system. These alterations can involve various properties such as position, velocity, acceleration, shape, size, or state of an object.
Related terms
Motion: Motion refers to the change in position of an object over time.
Energy: Energy is the ability to do work or cause changes in objects.