Speed 2, Aceleration, Time graphs Flashcards

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what is a scalar

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just a quantity

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2
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what is a vector

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quantity with direction

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3
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examples of scalars

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speed, distance, energy, mass

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4
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examples of vectors

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force, acceleration, velocity, displacement

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5
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equation of speed

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speed = distance moved/ time taken

v = d/t

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equation of acceleration

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acceleration = change in velocity / time taken

a= v-u / t

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7
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what is extension equation ( suvat without the t )

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v2=u2 + 2as

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distance time graph- stationary object

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horizontal line

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distance time graph- constant speed

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straight diagonal line going up

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distance time graph- acceleration

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curved line going up

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11
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how do you calculate speed on distance time graph

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using the gradient

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12
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velocity time graph- constant velocity ( speed )

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horizontal line

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13
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velocity time graph- constant acceleration

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straight diagonal line going up

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