Motion and vectors Flashcards
1
Q
What is the equation linking speed, distance and time?
A
speed = distance/ time
2
Q
Whats acceleration equation?
A
a = v - u / t
3
Q
What is speed?
A
A measure of how fast an object is moving.
4
Q
What is velocity?
A
The measure of speed in a certain direction
5
Q
Distance - time graph
A
straight diagonal line = constant speed
straight horizontal line = stationary
curving up diagonal line = accelerating
6
Q
Velocity time graph
A
straight diagonal line = constant acceleration
straight horizontal line = constant speed
downward straight diagonal line = constant deceleration
upward diagonal = increasing acceleration
