Motion in One dimension Flashcards
1
Q
One dimensional motion
A
Motion along a straight line
2
Q
Frame of reference
A
The reference point combined with a set of directions
3
Q
Position
A
The location of an object relative to a reference point
4
Q
Distance
A
The total path length travelled
5
Q
Displacement
A
The overall change in position of an object
6
Q
Average speed
A
The total distance travelled per total time
7
Q
Average velocity
A
The rage of change of displacement
8
Q
Acceleration
A
The rate of change of velocity
9
Q
Instantaneous velocity
A
Velocity of an object at a particular time
10
Q
Instantaneous speed
A
Speed of an object at a particular time
11
Q
Uniform Velocity
A
The motion of an object at constant velocity
12
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Uniform acceleration
A
When the rate of change of velocity of an object remains constant
