Equations of motion (AQA GCSE Physics): Flashcards

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Equations of motion
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Acceleration definition

How quickly velocity changes over time

Type of quantity: acceleration

Vector

Units of acceleration

m/s²

Formula for acceleration

a=Δvta = \frac{\Delta v}{t}

Velocity definition

Distance per second with direction

Type of quantity: velocity

Vector

Units of velocity

m/s

Main velocity equation

v2=u2+2asv^2 = u^2 + 2as

Symbol uu in equations of motion

Initial velocity

Symbol vv in equations of motion

Final velocity

Acceleration due to gravity (falling object)

9.8 m/s²

Starting from rest means uu =

0 m/s (zero)

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