Description of Motion (Grade 10 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Flashcards
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3 methods to describe motion
3 methods to describe motion
Words, diagrams, graphs
Instantaneous speed definition
Instantaneous speed definition
Magnitude of instantaneous velocity
Speed vs velocity: key difference
Speed vs velocity: key difference
Speed is scalar; velocity is vector
Gradient of position vs time graph equals
Gradient of position vs time graph equals
Velocity
Gradient of velocity vs time graph equals
Gradient of velocity vs time graph equals
Acceleration
Area under velocity vs time graph equals
Area under velocity vs time graph equals
Displacement
Stationary object: velocity & acceleration values
Stationary object: velocity & acceleration values
Both zero
Uniform motion definition
Uniform motion definition
Position changes at constant rate; constant velocity
Constant acceleration definition
Constant acceleration definition
Velocity changes at constant rate
Position-time graph shape for constant acceleration
Position-time graph shape for constant acceleration
Curved (parabolic) line