Kinematics Flashcards
chapter 2 (5 cards)
1
Q
Define displacement
A
Displacement of an object is its distance from a fixed point in a specific direction.
2
Q
Define acceleration
A
Acceleration is the rate of change of its velocity.
2
Q
Define free falling
A
The only force acting on a body is gravitational force.
2
Q
Define velocity
A
Velocity is the rate of change of its displacement.
3
Q
the 3 kinematic equation
A
v = u + at
s = ut + (1/2)at²
v² = u² + 2as
