Our Dynamic Universe 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What is displacement
A
The distance from an objects start point to its finish point
2
Q
What are vectors
A
A vector has a magnitude and direction
3
Q
What are some vectors
A
Displacement
Velocity
Acceleration
Force
Weight
4
Q
What is a scalar
A
Magnitude (size) only
5
Q
What are some scalars
A
Distance
Speed
Time
Energy
Mass
6
Q
What is the definition of acceleration
A
The change of velocity per second
7
Q
What does UVAST mean
A
U = initial velocity
V = final velocity
A = acceleration
S = displacement
T = time
