P5 - Vectors and equations of motion Flashcards
1
Q
What is the relative speed of two cars both moving at 100km/h in the same direction?
A
Relative speed is low.
2
Q
What is a scalar quantity?
A
Scalar quantities only have magnitude.
3
Q
What is a vector?
A
A vector quantity has both magnitude and direction.
4
Q
What do the following stand for? S U V A T
A
S = DISTANCE TRAVELLED IN M U = INITIAL VELOCITY IN M/S V = FINAL VELOCITY IN M/S A = ACCELERATION IN M/S2 T = TIME TAKEN IN S