Kinematics Flashcards
1
Q
Define distance
A
Distance is the total length covered by a moving object regardless of direction of motion
2
Q
Define displacement
A
Displacement is the distance measured in a straight line from a fixed reference point
3
Q
Define speed
A
Speed is distance travelled per unit time
4
Q
Define velocity
A
Velocity is the rate of change of displacement
5
Q
What is average speed
A
Average speed assumes that an object moves at the same speed throughout the entire distance
6
Q
Define acceleration
A
Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity
7
Q
How to find displacement from a v-t graph
A
Calculate area under the graph
7
Q
When can an object be in free fall
A
- Only force acting on it is its weight
- No air resistance
8
Q
Define uniform acceleration
A
Uniform acceleration is a constant rate of change of velocity
9
Q
What is the acceleration due to gravity
A
10m/s^2
