Chap 2: Kinematics Flashcards
1
Q
What is velocity?
A
rate of change in displacement
2
Q
What is instantaneous speed?
A
Changing speed at any moment in time
3
Q
What is acceleration?
A
rate at which an object changes its velocity
4
Q
What is distance time graph and speed time graph use for?
A
To represent changes in distance travelled and speed over time for motions in one direction
5
Q
What does the gradient of the distance time graph equivalent to?
A
Rate of change of distance travelled
6
Q
What is the area under the speed time graph equivalent to?
A
Total distance travelled
7
Q
What is free fall motion?
A
A special motion with constant acceleration g
8
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