Motion Flashcards
1
Q
What is mechanics
A
the branch of physics that focuses on the motion of objects and the forces that cause the motion of change
2
Q
What are the branches of mechancis
A
Kinematics-descrip of how objects move
Dynamics-deals with forces and why objects move as they do
3
Q
What is motions
A
When an object changes its position over time
4
Q
How is motion mathematically described
A
Displacement,distance accel. Speed velocity time
5
Q
What is distance
A
Scalar
How much ground
6
Q
What is displacement
A
Vector
How far out of place
7
Q
What is acceleration
A
The process of velocity changing
