P/T Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Distance
A
Path taken regardless of direction.
2
Q
Position
A
Read.
3
Q
Displacement
A
Subtract the 1st position from the 2nd position.
4
Q
Average Velocity
A
Displacement divided by time interval.
5
Q
Average Speed
A
Total distance divided by time interval.
6
Q
Instantaneous Velocity
A
On a straight line - same as average velocity
On a curve line - find the slope of the tangent line
7
Q
Instantaneous Speed
A
Same as Instantaneous velocity without direction.
