key term - Uniform motion

Definition

Uniform motion refers to the movement of an object at a constant speed in a straight line. In uniform motion, there is no change in velocity or acceleration.

Related terms

Non-uniform Motion: The opposite of uniform motion, where an object's speed or direction changes over time.

Instantaneous Velocity:

The velocity of an object at a specific instant in time. It represents how fast and in which direction the object is moving at that particular moment.

Kinematics:

The branch of physics that deals with the description of motion, including concepts such as displacement, velocity, and acceleration.