Kinematic Graphs Flashcards
1
Q
what is a vector
A
has magnitude and direction
2
Q
what is a scalar
A
magnitude only
3
Q
in a displacement time graph
what is velocity
A
rate of change of displacement i.e. gradient of line
4
Q
in a displacement time graph
what is average velocity
A
displacement from starting point / time taken
5
Q
in a displacement time graph
what is average speed
A
total distance travelled / time taken
6
Q
in a velocity time graph
what is acceleration
A
rate of change of velocity i.e. gradient of line
7
Q
in a velocity time graph
what is distance travelled
A
the area under the graph
8
Q
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