Physics Test One
Velocity
Displacement over time. Vector quantity, includes direction and magnitude.
Speed
Magnitude of velocity.
Vector Quantity
A physical quantity that consists of both magnitude and direction.
Scalar Quantity
Physical quantity that consists of only magnitude.
Kinematics
Study of motion without regard for cause.
Dynamics
Study of motion with regard to cause.
Uniform Motion
Motion in a straight line with constant velocity.
Uniform Accelerated Motion
Motion in a straight line with constant acceleration.
Freefall
Vertical motion only under effects of gravity.
Projectile Motion
Motion of a partical that is given some intitial velocity under the effect of gravity.
Uniform Circular Motion
Circular motion with a constant speed.
Acceleration
Average Velocity DeltaV/DeltaT