P2.1 - Motion Flashcards
Speed Equation (Distance and Time)
S (m/s) = ∆D (m) / ∆T (s)
Metres in a Mile
1609m
Vector Quantity
Contains both direction and magnitude
Scalar Quantity
Only contains magnitude
Acceleration Equation (Velocity and Time)
A (m/s/s) = ∆V (m/s) / ∆T (s)
How to Calculate Speed on a Distance-Time Graph
Work out the Gradient
Stationary on a Distance-Time Graph
Horizontal Line
Constant Speed on a Distance-Time Graph
Diagonal Line
Acceleration on a Distance-Time Graph
Curved Line
Constant Speed on a Velocity-Time Graph
Horizontal Line
Acceleration on a Velocity-Time Graph
Diagonal Line
How to Calculate Acceleration on a Velocity-Time Graph
Work out the Gradient
How to calculate distance on a Velocity-Time Graph
Work out the Area under the line
Kinetic Energy Equation (Mass and Velocity)
KE (j) = 1/2 x M (kg) x V² (m/s)