Kinematics - scalars and vectors Flashcards
1
Q
Vector
A
A physical quantity that has both magnitude and direction
2
Q
Scalar
A
A physical quantity that has magnitude only
3
Q
Distance
A
The length a path has travelled
4
Q
Displacement
A
The change is position of a body
- this is the shortest distance
- if he completes a full 360 his displacement will be 0
5
Q
Speed
A
The rate of change of distance
6
Q
Velocity
A
The rate of change of displacement
- has to mention direction
7
Q
Acceleration
A
The rate of change of velocity
