Science Common Sense

1259 - What concepts are used to describe the motion of objects?

To describe the motion of objects, scientists use these basic concepts:

1. Distance: How far an object travels.
2. Displacement: The shortest distance between where an object starts and stops.
3. Speed: How fast an object moves.
4. Velocity: An object's speed and direction.
5. Acceleration: How quickly an object's speed changes.
6. Direction: The path an object follows as it moves.

These concepts help us understand how objects move and how forces affect their motion.