Linear Kinematic Quantities

Kinematics

The form, pattern, or sequencing of movement with respect to space and time, which can be described qualitatively or quantitatively.

Linear Displacement

The change in location or position of an object, calculated as final position minus initial position ($x_2 - x_1$). It is a vector quantity measured in units such as $\text{cm}$, $\text{m}$, or $\text{km}$.

Linear Distance

The total path length covered by a moving object. It is a scalar quantity measured in units such as $\text{cm}$, $\text{m}$, or $\text{km}$.

Linear Velocity

The rate of change in position over time, calculated as displacement divided by time ($v = \frac{d}{t}$). It is the vector equivalent of linear speed and is measured in units of $\text{m/s}$.

Linear Acceleration

The rate of change in linear velocity over time, expressed as $a = \frac{v_2 - v_1}{t}$. It is measured in units of $\text{m/s}^2$ and can be positive or negative.

Instantaneous Velocity

The velocity of an object at a specific point in time