Topic 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Scalar
A
Quantities that only have a magnitude (size, no direction)
2
Q
Vector
A
Quantities that have magnitude and direction
3
Q
Examples of scalar quantities
A
Time
Distance
Speed
Mass
4
Q
Examples of vector quantities
A
Velocity
Acceleration
Forces
Weight
5
Q
Acceleration
A
Spending up or slowing down
Positive value or negative value
6
Q
Velocity equation
A
Velocity = displacement
——————
Time
7
Q
Average walking speed
A
1.4m/s
8
Q
Equation for Acceleration
A
Acceleration = change in velocity
————————
Time taken
9
Q
Equation for acceleration (symbols)
A
a = v - u
——-
t
10
Q
Area under a velocity-time graph…
A
Distance travelled in metres
