Grade 11 physics definitions Chapter 3 velocity and acceleration Flashcards
0
Q
Velocity (a vector)
A
The rate of displacement(position) OR the rate of change of position.
1
Q
Speed (a scaler)
A
The rate at which distance is covered.
2
Q
Acceleration
A
The rate of change of velocity of a body.
3
Q
Average speed
A
The total distance transversed divided by the total time.
4
Q
Average velocity
A
Total displacement divided by the total time.
5
Q
Instantaneous speed
A
The magnitude of the velocity.
6
Q
Instantaneous velocity
A
The true velocity at a specific point in time.
