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Speed, Velocity, Terminal Velocity and Acceleration Flashcards

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What is velocity?

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The speed of an object in a given direction.

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Is speed scalar or vector?

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Scalar

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Is velocity scalar or vector?

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Vector

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What is average speed?

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Average speed is what we usually use as speed because the speed of an object is rarely constant. The average speed is the total distance divided by the total time.

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What is the average speed of walking?

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1.5m/s

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What is the average speed of running?

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3.0m/s

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What is the average speed of cycling?

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6.0m/s

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What is the equation for velocity?

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Change in displacement divided by time

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What is the equation for speed?

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Change in distance divided by time

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What is acceleration?

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How do you find out the acceleration in a velocity-time graph?

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What does a straight line mean in a velocity-time graph?

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What does a straight line mean in a distance-time graph?

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How do you work out speed in a distance-time graph?

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What does a straight line along the x-axis mean on a velocity-time graph?

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What does a positive gradient mean on a velocity-time graph?

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What does a negative gradient mean on a velocity-time graph?

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How do you find the displacement on a velocity-time graph?

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What is the equation using velocity, time and acceleration?

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What is the equation using displacement, velocity and acceleration?

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What is terminal velocity?

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[check] Terminal velocity is the point at which a moving object reaches a constant speed

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What forces does terminal velocity involve?

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What are resultant force diagrams?

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How do you draw a resultant force diagram?

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