Physics - Motion

Question 0

Vector

Answer 0

Quantity with magnitude AND direction

E.g. Weight (N), displacement (m + direction)

Question 1

Scalar

Answer 1

Quantity with only magnitude

E.g. Mass(kg), bank account

Question 2

One-dimensional motion

Answer 2

Motion that moves backwards and forwards

Question 3

Position

Answer 3

Where object is located relative to starting point

Question 4

Distanc

Answer 4

Length of path taken

Question 5

Displacement

Answer 5

Change in position

Question 6

Frame of Reference

Answer 6

A viewing point relative to object being observed. 
Has
– Origin
– Magnitude
– Direction

Question 7

Two-dimensional motion

Answer 7

Movement upwards, downwards, forwards and backwards

Question 8

Three-dimensional

Answer 8

Motion relative to a reference point along 3 axis

Question 9

Resultant

Answer 9

Single displacement that represents the combined effect of two or more displacements

Question 10

Average speed

Answer 10

Total distance travelled divided by total time taken. Measured in m.s^-1

Question 11

Average velocity

Answer 11

Displacement divided by total time taken. Measured in m.s^-1

Question 12

Acceleration

Answer 12

Rate of change in velocity over time

Question 13

Deceleration

Answer 13

Negative acceleration

Question 14

Uniform acceleration

Answer 14

Velocity changes at constant rate