Linear Motion Flashcards
MASS definition
Mass is the quantity of matter the body possesses
DISTANCE definition
The path a body takes as it moves from the starting to finishing position
SPEED definition
Speed is a measurement of the body’s movement per unit of time, with no reference to direction
WEIGHT definition
Weight is the gravitational force exerted on an object
DISPLACEMENT definition
The shortest route in a straight line between the starting and finishing position
VELOCITY definition
Velocity is the rate of change of displacement
ACCELERATION definition
The rate of change of velocity
MOMENTUM definition
Is the product of the mass and velocity of an object
SPEED calculation
Distance / time
WEIGHT calculation
Mass x gravitational field strength
VELOCITY calculation
Displacement / time taken
ACCELERATION calculation
Change in the velocity / time taken
MOMENTUM calculation
Mass x velocity
FORCE calculation
Mass x acceleration
