Chap 2: Kinematics Flashcards
1
Q
Displacement:
A
Distance from a fixed point in a stated direction.
2
Q
● Distance:
A
Magnitude of the displacement vector.
3
Q
● (instantaneous) velocity:
A
Rate of change of displacement.
4
Q
○ Average velocity =
A
change in displacement / time taken
5
Q
● (Instantaneous) speed:
A
Distance travelled per unit time.
6
Q
○ Average speed =
A
distance travelled / time taken
7
Q
● Acceleration:
A
Rate of change of velocity.
8
Q
○ Average acceleration =
A
change in velocity / time taken
