Kinematics Flashcards
1
Q
Displacement
A
Change in position
Vector that points from object’s initial position to its final position
2
Q
Velocity
A
Change in position per second
Vector as it embodies both speed & direction
3
Q
Acceleration
A
Rate of change of an objects velocity
4
Q
Free fall
A
Object falling experiencing only acceleration due to gravity
5
Q
Projectile motion
A
Travel path for object launched at an angle with only effect of acceleration due to gravity