Basis physics

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