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AP Physics 1 - Kinematics Flashcards

One Dimensional Kinematics

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9580877333PositionWhere an object is, in terms of a well-chosen origin.0
9580877334Path LengthHow far an object actually moves1
9580877335DisplacementAn object's change in position2
9580877336SpeedHow fast Always positive3
9580877337VelocityDisplacement over time4
9580877338AccelerationChange in velocity / Time5
9580877339Positive vs. Negative VelocityTells you the direction of travel6
9580877340Positive AccelerationSpeeding up in positive direction Slowing down in negative direction7
9580877341Negative AccelerationSlowing down in positive direction Speeding up in negative direction8
9580877342Slope of Velocity vs. TimeThis slope equals acceleration9
9580877343Slope of Position vs. TimeThis slope equals velocity10
9580877344Area of Acceleration vs. TimeThis area equals change in velocity11
9580877345Area of Velocity vs. TimeThis area equals change in position12
9580877359Horizontal Variables13
9580877360Horizontal Kinematic Equations14
9580877361Vertical Variables15
9580877362Vertical Kinematic Equations16
9580877346Free FallThe only force on an object is gravity17
9580877347Acceleration due to GravityOn Earth, -9.8 m/s218
9580877348VectorHas both magnitude and direction19
9580877349ScalarHas only magnitude (just a number)20
9580877350ResultantThe answer to a vector addition problem21
9580877351Pythagorean TheoremUsed to add together perpendicular vectors22
9580877352Negative of a VectorFlips the direction of a vector23
9580877353ProjectileAn object that is thrown or launched24
9580877354ParabolaThe shape of a projectile's trajectory25
9580877355TrajectoryThe path an object follows26
9580877356Complementary AnglesAdd up to 90 degrees27
9580877357InclineA ramp28
9580877358DistanceThe absolute value of displacement29

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