Velocity + Acceleration Flashcards

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What do Speed and Velocity show?

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  • How fast your going
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What formula do we use to work out speed?

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  • Speed = Distance divided by Time

- Use Triangle

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How are they measured?

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  • In m/s
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4
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Define ‘Acceleration’

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  • How quickly velocity is changing
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What can the change in velocity be?

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  • A change in speed or a change in direction
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What is the formula for acceleration?

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  • Change in velocity divided by time taken
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