Physics Flashcards
1
Q
scalar
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Quantity with magnitude (size) only
2
Q
Vector
A
Quantity with both magnitude and direction
3
Q
Displacement
A
Distance from a fixed point in a straight line in a given direction
4
Q
Velocity
A
Change of displacement in time
5
Q
A (acceleration formula)
A
(f-u)/t
6
Q
Force
A
Anything that can cause acceleration
7
Q
Acceleration
A
rate of change in velocity
8
Q
Braking distance
A
9
Q
Newtons first law: inertia
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If there is nothing acting against a force it inertia caused by a force will keep object in move forever.
If a body is at rest or moving at a constant speed , it will remain at rest or will continue move forever unless it is acted upon by another force
10
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Instead of scales say
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