Scientia
Latin word for knowledge
Effect
a result
Affect
to have an effect
Trials
the number of times an experiment is repeated
Independent variable
a factor that is intentionally varied by the experimenter
Dependent variable
a factor that changes and results in change in the independent variable
Reference point
where the object in motion originally started
Motion
any physical movement or change in position/place relative to the reference point
Distance
how far an object is measured in metric system
Displacement
the distance of an object change in position from the starting point
Speed
the distance covered by an object in motion per unit of time
Constant speed
when speed stays the same throughout an entire distance
Average speed
total distance divided by total time taken
Velocity
measure of the speed of an object and its direction
Acceleration
a rate of change of velocity