Acceleration And Change In Speed Flashcards
1
Q
Equation to calculate acceleration: a=v-u/t
A
A=acceleration
V=final velocity
U=initial velocity
T=time
2
Q
Acceleration is
A
When velocity or speed changes over time
3
Q
Acceleration is a ______ quantity
A
Vector
4
Q
Ms-2 or m/s2 or m/s/s is the si unit for
A
Acceleration
5
Q
Change in speed
/
Time
A
Acceleration
6
Q
A ________ figure means the object is accelerating
A
Positive
7
Q
A negative figure means the object is ________
A
Decelerating
8
Q
A falling object _______ towards earth due to _______
A
Accelerates
Gravity
9
Q
Air resistance is the ________ between air and a falling body
A
Friction
10
Q
Terminal velocity is the ______ velocity attainable by an object as it falls through the air
A
Highest
