Equations of motion (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Flashcards

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Equations of motion
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What acceleration means

When something changes its speed

Type of quantity: acceleration

Vector (has size and direction)

Units of acceleration

m/s² (metres per second squared)

Acceleration equation

a=Δvta = \frac{\Delta v}{t}

What velocity means

How fast something moves in a particular direction

Type of quantity: velocity

Vector (has size and direction)

Equation linking vv, uu, aa, ss

v2u2=2asv^2 - u^2 = 2as

Free fall acceleration near Earth

9.8 m/s²

What gg represents

Gravitational field strength

Terminal velocity occurs when

Air resistance equals weight of object

Acceleration at terminal velocity

Zero (forces are balanced)

Negative acceleration indicates

Object slowing down or accelerating in opposite direction

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