Topic 1 Flashcards

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1
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Scalar

A

Quantities that only have a magnitude (size, no direction)

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2
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Vector

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Quantities that have magnitude and direction

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3
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Examples of scalar quantities

A

Time
Distance
Speed
Mass

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4
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Examples of vector quantities

A

Velocity
Acceleration
Forces
Weight

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5
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Acceleration

A

Spending up or slowing down

Positive value or negative value

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6
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Velocity equation

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Velocity = displacement
——————
Time

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7
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Average walking speed

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1.4m/s

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8
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Equation for Acceleration

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Acceleration = change in velocity
————————
Time taken

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9
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Equation for acceleration (symbols)

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a = v - u
——-
t

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10
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Area under a velocity-time graph…

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Distance travelled in metres

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