Motion: Glossary Flashcards
1
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Acceleration
2 marks
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The Rate of change of Velocity is measured in Metres per second squared.
2
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Acceleration Equation
3 marks
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Acceleration = Change of Velocity / Time taken
3
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Displacement
2 marks
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A distance measured in a specific direction.
4
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Scalar
3 marks
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A physical quantity that has Magnitude (size) only.
Eg - energy, temperature, mass, distance
5
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Speed
2 marks
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The distance travelled in a fixed time period, usually one second
6
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Vector
3 marks
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A measurement having size (magnitude) and direction.
Eg - a Displacement of 4m North.
7
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Velocity
2 marks
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The distance travelled in one second in a specific direction.
8
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Distance
2 marks
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Distance is a measure of how far an object moves, e.g. 100 meters.
