Basic Kinematics review

Front

A change in velocity over time is known as:

Back

acceleration

Front

A quantity that is ignorant of direction is referred to as a:

Back

scalar quantity

Front

Total distance an object travels with direction is known as:

Back

Displacement

Front

What is the SI unit for speed and velocity?

Back

m/s

Front

An object is NOT accelerating if it is moving:

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at constant velocity.

Front

What is the difference between distance and displacement?

Back

Distance is the total path length traveled, while displacement is the straight line distance from the initial to the final position.

Front

What does a positive acceleration indicate?

Back

An increase in velocity over time.

Front

What does a negative acceleration indicate?

Back

A decrease in velocity over time, also known as deceleration.

Front

What is the formula for calculating average speed?

Back

Average speed = Total distance / Total time.

Front

What is the formula for calculating acceleration?

Back

Acceleration = (Final velocity - Initial velocity) / Time.