Calculating Uniform Acceleration (OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Uniform acceleration
Uniform acceleration
Constant acceleration throughout the journey
How does speed change with uniform acceleration?
How does speed change with uniform acceleration?
Speed always changes at the same rate
Is speed constant when there is acceleration?
Is speed constant when there is acceleration?
No, never constant
Uniform acceleration equation
Uniform acceleration equation
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Final velocity (m/s)
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Initial velocity (m/s)
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Acceleration (m/s²)
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Displacement (m)
Signs in uniform acceleration equations
Signs in uniform acceleration equations
Use + and - for vectors in opposite directions
What represents in motion equations
What represents in motion equations
Displacement
Displacement vs distance if direction changes
Displacement vs distance if direction changes
Not the same if direction changes
Distance calc when object changes direction
Distance calc when object changes direction
Calculate displacement before and after direction change, then add