Motion Flashcards
1
Q
Scalars
A
Any measured quantity that has a magnitude and a unit (#)
2
Q
Magnitude
A
Size
3
Q
Vectors
A
Any measured quantity that has a magnitude, a unit, and a DIRECTION
4
Q
Position/Distance
A
Scalar quantity
-Where something is in relationship to an orgin point
5
Q
Displacement
A
-Vector quantity
How far from the orgin something ends up, with a direction
6
Q
Speed
A
Distance / time
M/sec
7
Q
Velocity is a vector
A
Speed and direction
Displacement / time
-How fast and the direction to finish
8
Q
Dot Diagram
A
Show position of an object at equal times
9
Q
The further apart the dots are…
A
The faster the object is going
10
Q
The closer the dots are…
A
The slower the object is going
