Ch1 Movement And Position Flashcards

1
Q

What is the difference between speed and velocity

A

They both have the same equation, but velocity has a direction

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2
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What is equation for acceleration

A

Change in velocity /time

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3
Q

In a velocity time graph, what does a shallow gradient mean?

A

Low acceleration

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4
Q

In a velocity time graph, what does a steep gradient mean?

A

High acceleration

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5
Q

In a velocity time graph what does no gradient mean

A

No acceleration

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6
Q

In a velocity time graph, what does a negative gradient mean?

A

Deceleration

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7
Q

Is force scalar or vector

A

Vector

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8
Q

What is the equation for speed

A

Speed = distance/time

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9
Q

What does the slope or gradient in a distance time graph show us

A

The speed of the car

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10
Q

What does a straight line in a distance time graph show us?

A

That the car is travelling at a constant speed

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11
Q

What does a steep gradient in a distance time graph show us

A

The car is travelling at a fast speed

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