Linear motion Flashcards
1
Q
Define linear motion
A
the movement of a body in a straight line or curve, all parts move in the same direction, distance and over the same time
2
Q
What are the 5 sections which make up linear motion
A
Distance, displacement, velocity, speed, acceleration and deceleration
3
Q
what is distance
A
total length of a path from start - finish
4
Q
What is displacement
A
shortest straight of a path from start to finish
5
Q
what is speed
A
rate of change in distance
6
Q
what is velocity
A
rate of change in displacement
7
Q
what is acceleration/ delectation
A
rate of change in velocity
