Fast Facts Flashcard: Kinematics

Front

Most everyday motion can be represented with __________ segments on a velocity-time graph.

Back

straight

Front

A position-time slope like a front slash, /, means an object is _____________ the detector.

Back

moving away from

Front

Which of the following is the correct unit for velocity or speed?

Back

meters per second, m/s

Front

______________ is how fast an object is moving at a specific moment in time with reference to directionality.

Back

Instantaneous velocity

Front

To determine which way an object is moving, look at the angle of the _____________ of the position-time graph.

Back

slope

Front

What does a horizontal line on a position-time graph indicate?

Back

The object is at rest.

Front

What is the formula for calculating average speed?

Back

Average speed = Total distance / Total time

Front

What does a negative slope on a position-time graph indicate?

Back

The object is moving towards the starting point.

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is scalar (magnitude only), while velocity is vector (magnitude and direction).

Front

What is instantaneous speed?

Back

The speed of an object at a specific moment in time.