Motion along a straight line (AQA A-Level Physics): Flashcards

Scalar quantity - how fast an object moves (no direction)

Vector quantity - distance from initial position with direction

$v = \frac{\Delta s}{\Delta t}$

$a = \frac{\Delta v}{\Delta t}$

Gradient of tangent on displacement-time graph

Total displacement ÷ total time taken

Constant acceleration

Acceleration

Displacement

Velocity