Motion Vocab

Position

Position is the location of an object at a
given moment in time.

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Longitude is how many degrees east or west
a location is from the Prime Meridian.

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Latitude is how many degrees north or south
a location is from the equator.

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This allows for others to describe locations
without using a reference point.

Exact Position: Is an object’s position given in
longitude and latitude.

Distance

Distance measures the length traveled
between two positions. Distance between
two positions can be shorter or longer
depending on the path taken.

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For example, Leaving Dr. Hamilton’s class to
go to the restroom by Ms. Chavez’s room. If the student turns left and heads straight to
the restroom it will take less time than if the student went straight and continued around the 7th grade and Encore hallway

Motion

Motion change in position over time.
This change can happen in the vertical
or horizontal direction.

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For example motion in the vertical
direction would be jumping to hit the
top of the doorframe. Motion in the
horizontal direction would be walking
through the doorway.