Kinematics definition Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
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Vector
A
A physical quantity that has both magnitude and direction + give example
2
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Scalar quantity
A
A physical quantity that has magnitude only + give examples
3
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Resultant vector
A
The single vector which has the same effect as the original vectors acting together
4
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Position
A
A vector quantity that points from the reference point as the origin
5
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Distance
A
The length of path travelled
6
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Displacement
A
a change in position
7
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Speed
A
the rate of change of distance
8
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Velocity
A
The rate of change of position/ rate of displacement
9
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Acceleration
A
the rate of change of velocity
