Kinematics Flashcards
1
Q
Define distance.
A
The total length of the actual path travelled by an object when it changes its position.
2
Q
Define displacement.
A
Displacement of an object is its distance from a fixed point in a specific direction.
3
Q
Define speed.
A
Rate of change of distance travelled.
4
Q
Define velocity.
A
Rate of change of a body’s displacement.
5
Q
Define acceleration.
A
Acceleration of a body is defined as the rate of change of its velocity.
Note: Deceleration means slowing down, and it does not necessarily mean that the acceleration graph is negative
