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What is the process of changing position?

Motion

An object is in motion if it changes position relative to

a reference point

When you change position you are in motion (T/F).

True

The best reference points are stationary (not moving). (T/F)

True

A place or object used for comparison to determine if another object is in motion is called a

Reference point

Living things around you can be used as reference points (T/F).

True

Streets,bridges, traffic lights and buildings are example of reference point (T/F).

True

There is always a change in position when an object moves (T/F)

True

A tree along a highway can be used as a reference point for moving objects. (T/F)

True

We can describe a moving object by using anything that stays in place as _______________.

Reference point

Taylor rides her bike 20 m North, then rides the bike 15 m back. What is her displacement?

5 m

Victor runs exactly5 laps around a 400 m track. What is his distance?

2000 m

David walks 3 m North, and then turns back and walks 3 m South. What is his displacement?

0 m

Logan ran 10 km North and then ran back 15 km South. What is his distance?

25 km

Ray runs 30 feet North, 30 feet West and 30 feet South. What is his displacement?

30 feet West

Ray runs 30 feet North, 30 feet West and then 30 feet South. What is his distance?

90 feet

Sue runs 2 miles South then turns around and runs 3 miles North. What is her displacement?

1 mile

Jack walks 3 km North, and then turns eastand walks 4 km. What is the total distance?

7 km

How far an object has traveled/moved? (distance / displacement)

distance

Jermaine runs exactly 2 laps around a 400 meter track. What is his displacement?

0 miles

You can tell that an object is in motion relative to a

Reference point

Paul went north 5 miles, and then west 3 miles and finally south 2 miles. What is its distance?

10 miles