KINEMATICS

What is Mechanics?

The study of motion.

What does Kinematics focus on?

The study/description of motion without considering its cause.

What does instantaneous measurement refer to?

What happens at a particular moment, similar to a snapshot.

What is the difference between distance and displacement?

Distance is the total path length (scalar), while displacement is the straight line from start to end including direction (vector).

What is the definition of Speed?

The rate of distance travelled; a scalar measurement.

How is Velocity different from Speed?

Velocity is the rate of displacement; it is a vector measurement that includes direction.

What does Acceleration measure?

The rate of change in velocity.

What do Position vs. Time Graphs show?

How the position of an object changes over time.

What information do Velocity vs. Time Graphs provide?

They show how velocity changes over time, allowing for the determination of acceleration.

What does the area under the curve in a motion graph represent?

It represents the distance travelled or displacement.