Mechanics - Kinematics Flashcards

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Define vector and scalar quantities

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A scalar quantity has magnitude only,
a vector quantity has both magnitude and direction

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Define desplacement

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the distance in a straight line from the start point to the end point, it is a vector

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Define rate of change

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Rate of change is the change in a quantity divided by the time

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