Kinematics Flashcards
1
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Definition of a vector
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A vector is a physical quantity that has both magnitude and direction
2
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Definition of scalars
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A scalar is a physical quantity which has magnitude only
3
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Definition of distance (d)
A
Length of path traveled
4
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Definition of displacement
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(Delta X) is change in position of a body
5
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Speed (v)
A
Rate of change of distance
6
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Velocity (v)
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Rate of change of displacement
7
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Acceleration (a)
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Rate of change of velocity
8
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How do you convey km/h to m/s
A
Divide by 3,6
9
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Rule 1
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The gradient of a position (x) versus time graph is equal to the velocity
10
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Rule 2
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The gradient of a velocity (v) versus time graph is equal to acceleration
11
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Rule 3
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The area under a velocity versus time graph is equal to displacement
