Kinematics Flashcards
1
Q
Vector
A
Is a physical quality which has both magnitude and direction
2
Q
Scaler
A
Physical quantity which has magnitude only
3
Q
Distance
A
Length of path travelled
4
Q
Displacement
A
Change in position of a body
5
Q
Speed
A
The rate of change of distance
6
Q
Velocity
A
Rate of change of displacement
7
Q
Acceleration
A
Rate of change of velocity
8
Q
Resultant Vector
A
the single vector which has the same effect as the original vectors acting together
9
Q
Instantaneous Velocity
A
The velocity at a particular incident in time
