A-Kinematics Flashcards
1
Q
Define a vector
A
A physical quantity that has both magnitude and direction.
2
Q
Define a scalar quantity
A
Physical quantity that has magnitude only.
3
Q
Define resultant vector
A
Single vector which has the same effect as the original vectors acting together
4
Q
Define distance
A
The length of path travelled
5
Q
Define displacement, vector or scalar?
A
Change in position, vector
6
Q
Define speed, vector or scalar?
A
The rate of change of distance, scalar
7
Q
Define velocity, vector or scalar?
A
The rate of change of position or rate of change of displacement, vector
8
Q
Define acceleration
A
The rate of change of velocity
