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a vector quantity of speed with a direction
(can be positive and negative)
Equations:
v = d/t
vf2 = vi2 + 2ad
vf = vi + at |
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a duration (change)
measured in seconds (s)
Δt = (tfinal-tinitial) is the change of time
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Newton Laws Of Motion:
First Law |
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an object in motion will stay in motion unless an unbalanced force acts on it, and
an object at rest will stay at rest unless an unbalanced force acts upon it |
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The rate at which velocity is changing. this is also a vector quantity so it has both magnitude and direction.
a=(vf-vi)/t
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Newton Laws of Motion:
Second Law |
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Newton Laws of Motion:
Third Law |
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| every action has an equal and opposite reaction |
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| quantities that have a magnitude and direction, the direction is typically denoted with a sign. |
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| the tendency for an object to remain in motion or rest |
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| Gravitational Acceleration |
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an acceleration due to earths gravitaional pull
which is always
9.8 m/s2 (or 10 m/s2) |
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| displacement is the measure of the distance between the final postion and the original position. Displacement is a vector sum. |
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| the total distance traveled |
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| a oscillating pattern the two most common examples of which are a pendulum and spring occilations |
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