Physics Flashcards
In vector addition, vectors should be drawn from ____ to determine the ____
Head to tail ; resultant
When to use Pythagorean Theorem?
If has a right triangle (90 degrees)
It is a motion where the object moves uniformly in the same line or direction
Translational
It is a motion where the object moves around a circular path
Rotational
It is a motion where the object moves in a pulsation manner
Vibrational
What can be represented as a function of time
Position
Objects are treated as what?
Point particle
It is the total length of the path taken
Distance
It has a change in position
Displacement
Direction of Distance
always positive
Direction of Displacement
Can be positive or negative depending on the direction of the motion
Speed is ___ over ____
distance over time
Velocity is ____ over ____
displacement over time
It gives the velocity at a specific instant of time
Instanteneous Velocity
Rate at which velocity changes over a period of time
Average Acceleration
