Mechanics - On the move (Module 7)

Question 1

Displacement (S)

Answer 1

Measured in Metres (m) and is a distance in a given direction.

Question 2

Speed

Answer 2

Measured in Metres per second (ms-1) and is the change in distance per unit time.

Question 3

Velocity (V)

Answer 3

Measured in Metres per second (ms-1) and is the change in displacement per unit time.

Question 4

Acceleration (A)

Answer 4

Measured in Metres per second per second (ms-2) and is the change of velocity per unit time.