Kinematics Flashcards
What are the 2 kinematic equations you need to memorize?
v= u+at
s=1/2(u+v)t
Definition of distance
Distance is the total length covered by an object irrespective of the direction of motion.
Definition of displacement
Displacement is the change in the position of the object relative to its initial position.
Is distance a scalar or vector quantity?
Scalar
Is displacement a scalar or vector quantity?
Vector
What is the SI unit of distance?
metre(m)
What is the SI unit of displacement?
metre(m)
A car travels 3.0km due east from point O to A and then a further 3.0km due north of A. Determine the distance covered and its displacement.
Distance: 6.0km
Displacement:4.2km(2sf)
Definition of speed
The speed of an object is defined as the rate of change of its distance travelled with respect to time.
Definition of velocity
The velocity of an object is defined as the rate of change of its displacement with respect to time.
Is speed a scalar or vector quantity?
Scalar
Is displacement a scalar or vector quantity?
Vector
What is the SI unit of speed?
metre per second(m s^-1)
What is the SI unit of velocity?
metre per second(m s^-1)
Definition of instantaneous speed
Instantaneous speed of an object at a particular instant is the rate of change of distance with respect to time at that instance.
Definition of instantaneous velocity
Instantaneous velocity of an object at a particular instant is the rate of change of displacement with respect to time at that instance.
How do you know if a body is said to be moving with constant velocity?
A body is said to be moving with constant velocity if the displacement changes at a constant rate.