Kinematics Flashcards
1
Q
Definition of speed
A
Rate of change of distance travelled
2
Q
Definition for velocity
A
Rate of change of displacement
3
Q
Graphical representation of velocity
A
Gradient of s-t graph
4
Q
Definition of acceleration
A
Rate of change of velocity
5
Q
Graphical representation of acceleration
A
Gradient of v-t graph
6
Q
Vertical equations for motion (3)
A
s = ut + (1/2)at^2 v = u + at v^2 = u^2 + 2as
7
Q
Horizontal equations for motion (2)
A
s = ut v = u
8
Q
definition of displacement
A
distance from a fixed pt in a specific direction
