Kinematic Equations

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What are the kinematic equations used for?

Back

They are used to describe the motion of objects under constant acceleration.

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What is the formula for calculating the time of flight for a projectile launched horizontally?

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t = √(2h/g), where h is the height and g is the acceleration due to gravity.

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Define acceleration in physics.

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object with respect to time.

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What is the difference between average speed and instantaneous speed?

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Average speed is the total distance traveled divided by the total time taken, while instantaneous speed is the speed of an object at a specific moment in time.

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What does ΔV represent in kinematics?

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ΔV represents the change in velocity, calculated as V(f) - V(i).

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What is the significance of the acceleration due to gravity (g)?

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It is the acceleration experienced by an object due to Earth's gravitational pull, approximately 9.81 m/s².

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How do you calculate the range of a projectile launched horizontally?

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Range = horizontal velocity × time of flight.

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What is uniform acceleration?

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Uniform acceleration occurs when an object's velocity changes at a constant rate.

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What is the formula for calculating final velocity?

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V(f) = V(i) + a*t, where V(i) is initial velocity, a is acceleration, and t is time.

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What is the relationship between distance, speed, and time?

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Distance = Speed × Time.