physics Flashcards
distance
distance traveled by object
displacement
shortest path in straight line from point A to point B
magnitude
numerical value
scalar
only has magnitude(numerical value) eg: speed mass volume time
vector
has both magnitude and direction eg: velocity weight friction
unit of distance
metres
unit of displacement
metres
speed
rate at which an object covers distance, d/t
unit of speed
metres/second
velocity
similar to speed but with an added component of direction
displacement/time
unit of velocity
displacement/time
meters/second
newtons first law
Every object moves in a straight line unless acted upon by a force. an object at rest stays at rest
newtons second law
the acceleration of an object depends on the mass and the amt of force applied
newtons third law
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
2nd law formula
F=ma
F- net force(newtons)
m- mass(kg)
a- acceleration(m/s^2)