Analysing Motion Through Graphs (VCE SSCE Physics): Flashcards
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Distance (scalar or vector?)
Distance (scalar or vector?)
Scalar - total path length travelled
Displacement (scalar or vector?)
Displacement (scalar or vector?)
Vector - straight-line from start to end position
Convert km h⁻¹ to m s⁻¹
Convert km h⁻¹ to m s⁻¹
Divide by 3.6
Convert m s⁻¹ to km h⁻¹
Convert m s⁻¹ to km h⁻¹
Multiply by 3.6
Acceleration due to gravity on Earth
Acceleration due to gravity on Earth
9.8 m s⁻²
Gradient of displacement-time graph gives
Gradient of displacement-time graph gives
Velocity
Gradient of velocity-time graph gives
Gradient of velocity-time graph gives
Acceleration
Area under velocity-time graph gives
Area under velocity-time graph gives
Change in displacement
Area under acceleration-time graph gives
Area under acceleration-time graph gives
Change in velocity
Displacement when object returns to starting position
Displacement when object returns to starting position
Zero (0 m)