Movement and Position Flashcards

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Speed

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Distance / Time. The equation is v = d / t

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Distance-time graphs

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Show how far away a object is from the base position compared to the time taken to reach there. Straight line shows constant speed.

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Velocity

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Increase in displacement / Time.

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Acceleration

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Change in velocity / Time. The equation is a = (v-u) / t

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Velocity-time graphs

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Shows the speed of an object at that time. Level line shows constant speed. Gradient of straight line shows acceleration. Area under graph shows distance travelled

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Ticker Tape

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The further the dots, the higher the speed of the object. 5 dots made per 0.1 seconds.

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