One-Dimensional Motion

What is the study of motion called in physics?

Kinematics. The study based completely on HOW something moves.

What is the difference between Distance and Displacement?

Distance is a vector
Displacement is a scalar

What is average velocity equal to?

v=?x/?t
v=average velocity
x=distance
t=time
?=difference in

What is the difference between Speed and Velocity?

Speed is a scalar
Velocity is a vector

What is the slope of Displacement v Time?

The slope is velocity because it is directly related through the formula x=vt

What is the area of Velocity v Time?

The area is the displacement.

What is the slope of Velocity v Time?

The slope is the acceleration (a vector). Due to the formula a=?v/?t

Does a zero acceleration mean rest?

Yes, but DON'T forget that is can also mean a uniform and constant velocity.

What is the formula for change in velocity and acceleration?

v(final)=v(initial)+at

What formula is used to find displacement for velocity v time?

x=v(initial)�t+1/2�a�t^2

How can the displacement be found using only velocity and constant acceleration?

2ax=v(final)^2-v(initial)^2

What does positive and negative velocity mean?

+v=up or to the right
-v=down or to the left

What does positive and negative acceleration mean?

+a=Increase in acceleration (speeding up)
-a=Decrease in acceleration (SLOWING down)

What should be known when dealing with gravitational acceleration?

It is y=1/2�g�t^2 and determine positive based on the direction of acceleration.

Problem-Solving Strategies for One-Dimensional Motion

1. Identify all the goals and givens in the problems and figure out what is needed
2. Consider your chosen solution or process and determine if it makes sense or not
3. Choose a proper coordinate system. And treat vectors and scalars appropriately.
4. Inc