Motion Graphs Flashcards
Equation linking speed time and distance
Speed= distance/time
Distance times graph straight line
Stationary
Distance time graph gradient
Steeper the gradient, faster the speed
Bouncing ball
As you drop ball GP –> KE
As the ball hits the floor KE –> EP
Some lost as heat and sound
Every bounce some force is lost as energy is lost as waste into surroundings
Rolling ball
The larger the distance, the faster the ball rolls as it accelerates
Equation linking time acceleration and velocity gain
Acceleration= gain in velocity/time taken
Scalar
Magnitude only
Vector
Magnitude and direction
Distance =
The magnitude of displacement when motion in a straight line in one direction only
Unit for acceleration
m/s^2
Deceleration
Negative acceleration
In a speed time graph area and gradient show
Area under line shows distance
Gradient shows acceleration
Speed =
The magnitude if society when motion in a straight line in one direction only
Example of scaler
Distance
Example of vector
Velocity