9.1 Flashcards

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Acceleration

A

the rate of change in velocity.

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If an object’s acceleration is in the same direction as its velocity, the oject’s speed

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Increases

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If an object’s acceleration is in the opposite direction to it’s velocity, the object’s speed

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Decreases

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Zero acceleration means

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the object is moving at a constant velocity.

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To find a change in velocity

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subtract the initial velocity () from the final velocity ().

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6
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North, east, up and right are considered

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Positve

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7
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south, west, down and left are

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Negative

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Steps you MUST show when solving problems to earn full marks:

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Notice how the generic equation is given.
Then the variables are plugged in.
Lastly, the calculate in made. The final answer includes units and it made bold.

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Acceleration

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the rate at which the velocity of a moving object changes

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A change in the velocity can be

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a change in either speed or direction.

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Zero acceleration

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hat the object is not changing velocity. This could mean the object is at rest, or it could mean the object is moving with a constant velocity.

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