Linear Kinematics: Projectile Motion

Flashcards review key concepts from the lecture on Linear Kinematics and Projectile Motion.

Projectile Motion

The motion of an object that is thrown into the air and primarily influenced by gravity and air resistance.

Distance

A scalar quantity that represents the total length of the path traveled by an object.

Displacement

A vector quantity that represents the change in position of an object, with direction.

Velocity

A vector quantity that describes the speed of an object in a specified direction.

Acceleration

The rate of change of velocity of an object, can be positive (speeding up) or negative (slowing down).

Uniform Acceleration

A type of motion where the acceleration of an object is constant over time.

Vertical Motion

Motion that occurs in the vertical direction, influenced by gravitational acceleration.

Horizontal Motion

Motion that occurs in the horizontal direction, typically characterized by constant velocity when neglecting air resistance.

Resultant Displacement

The straight line distance between the initial and final position of an object.

Gravitational Acceleration

The acceleration of an object due to the force of gravity, approximately -9.81 m/s² downwards.