02 kinematics Flashcards
1
Q
Definition
Distance
A
Total length of travel irrespective of the direction of motion.
2
Q
Definition
Displacement
A
Distance moved in a specific direction.
3
Q
Definition
Speed
A
Rate of change of distance.
Unit: metre per second, m/s
4
Q
Formula
Speed
A
Distance travelled/ Time taken
5
Q
Formula
Average Speed
A
Total distance travelled/ Time taken
6
Q
Definition
Velocity
A
Rate of change of displacement
Unit: metre per second, m/s
7
Q
Formula
Velocity
A
Displacement/ Time taken
8
Q
Definition
Acceleration
A
Rate of change of velocity
Unit: metre per second square, m/s2
9
Q
Formula
Acceleration
A
a = (v - u)/ t
v = Initial velocity
u = Final velocity
t = Time taken
10
Q
Free Fall
Acceleration
A
10 m/s2
