Kinematics definition Flashcards

(9 cards)

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Vector

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A physical quantity that has both magnitude and direction + give example

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Scalar quantity

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A physical quantity that has magnitude only + give examples

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Resultant vector

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The single vector which has the same effect as the original vectors acting together

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Position

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A vector quantity that points from the reference point as the origin

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Distance

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The length of path travelled

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Displacement

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a change in position

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7
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Speed

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the rate of change of distance

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Velocity

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The rate of change of position/ rate of displacement

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Acceleration

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the rate of change of velocity

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