Physics (Kinematics Yr10) Flashcards
Covers the Term 2 Physics topic which mostly focuses on Kinematics, Motion and Forces
What are Newton’s 3 Laws
- Every object remains in its state of motion unless acted upon by an outside force
- Force = Mass * Acceleration
- For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction
Scalar vs Vector Quantities (and examples)
A scalar quantity has magnitude but no direction (distance, speed)
A Vector Quantity has magnitude AND direction (displacement, velocity)
What is Acceleration and what is it measured in?
Change in Velocity over time, measured in m/s^2 or ms^-2
What is Velocity
Change in Displacement over Time
Displacement over Time
Inertia
An object’s tendency to remain in its current state of motion. Laziness
Momentum and what it is measured in
Laziness in Motion. An object in motion’s tendency to remain in motion. Measured in Kg * m/s
Impulse
Force over time. If Force is delivered over short time it is high specific impulse and if it is delivered over a short time it is low specific impulse
Law of Conservation of Momentum
States that in the absence of an external force (gravity, friction), the total momentum before the collision is equal to the total momentum after the collision
What are the 3 kinds of Collisions?
Elastic - Starts with 2 objects and ends with 2
Inelastic - Starts with 2 objects and ends with 1
Explosion - Starts with one object and ends with 2
Kinetic Energy Equation
(1/2)(mass)(velocity)^2
Equation to calculate Acceleration (and the version rearranged for Final Velocity)
Change in Velocity/ Time
(Vf - Vi)/ t
Rearranged as:
Final Velocity = Initial Velocity + (acceleration)(time)
Equation to Calculate Displacement
Displacement = (Initial Velocity)(Time) + (1/2)(Acceleration)(Time)^2
S = (Vi)(t) + (1/2)(a)(t)^2