Constant acceleration formulae 1 Flashcards
unit 9.3
What does scalar mean ?
not including direction
What are scalar quantities ?
distance
speed
What does vector mean ?
including direction
What are vector quantities ?
displacement
velocity
What is acceleration ?
how quickly speed or velocity changes in time
Is acceleration scalar or vector ?
both
What does origin mean ?
the starting place
Are vectors and acceleration positive or negative ?
both
What are the SI units for distance ?
m
What are the SI units for displacement ?
m
What are the SI units for time ?
s
What are the SI units for speed ?
ms^-1
What are the SI units for velocity ?
ms^-1
What are the SI units for acceleration ?
ms^-2
What does the S in SUVAT stand for ?
displacement
What does the U in SUVAT stand for ?
initial velocity
What does the V in SUVAT stand for ?
final velocity
What does the A in SUVAT stand for ?
acceleration
What does the T in SUVAT stand for ?
time