Kinematics-Displacement, Velocity and Acceleration Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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What is position?
A
A vector quantity that points from the reference point as the origin.
2
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Define distance.
A
The length of path travelled; a scalar quantity.
3
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What is displacement?
A
A change in position.
4
Q
What type of quantity is displacement?
A
A vector quantity that points from the initial to the final position.
5
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Define speed.
A
The rate of change of distance; a scalar quantity.
6
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What is velocity?
A
The rate of change of position or the rate of displacement; a vector quantity.
7
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Define acceleration.
A
The rate of change of velocity.
