Chapter 1: Kinematics Flashcards
Distance, Displacement, Speed, Velocity, Acceleration, Weight, Mass
1
Q
What is Distance?
A
The amount of space coevered by an object regardless of direction
2
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What is Displacement?
A
The net movement of an object with regard to its direction
3
Q
What is the formula for average speed
A
Total distance / Total time
4
Q
What is the formula for average velocity
A
Total displacement / Total time
5
Q
What is acceleration?
A
The reate of change of velocity
6
Q
What is the formula for acceleration?
A
(v-u) / t
7
Q
What is mass?
A
A measure of the amount of substance in a body
8
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What is weight?
A
The gravitational force acting on a body
9
Q
How do you find weight using mass?
A
W = mg
