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AP Physics 1 - Kinematics Flashcards

One Dimensional Kinematics

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11406254380PositionWhere an object is, in terms of a well-chosen origin.0
11406254381DistanceHow far an object actually moves, the path length1
11406254382DisplacementAn object's change in position2
11406254383SpeedHow fast Always positive3
11406254384VelocityDisplacement over time4
11406254385AccelerationChange in velocity / Time5
11406254386Positive vs. Negative VelocityTells you the direction of travel6
11406254387Positive AccelerationSpeeding up in positive direction Slowing down in negative direction7
11406254388Negative AccelerationSlowing down in positive direction Speeding up in negative direction8
11406254389Slope of Velocity vs. TimeThis slope equals acceleration9
11406254390Slope of Position vs. TimeThis slope equals velocity10
11406254391Area of Acceleration vs. TimeThis area equals change in velocity11
11406254392Area of Velocity vs. TimeThis area equals change in position12
11406254406Horizontal Variables13
11406254407Horizontal Kinematic Equations14
11406254408Vertical Variables15
11406254409Vertical Kinematic Equations16
11406254393Free FallThe only force on an object is gravity17
11406254394Acceleration due to GravityOn Earth, -9.8 m/s218
11406254395VectorHas both magnitude and direction19
11406254396ScalarHas only magnitude (just a number)20
11406254397ResultantThe answer to a vector addition problem21
11406254400ProjectileAn object that is thrown or launched22
11406254401ParabolaThe shape of a projectile's trajectory23
11406254402TrajectoryThe path an object follows24
11406254404InclineA ramp25

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