Untitled Flashcards Set

Lesson 1: Distance and Displacement

1. Definitions:

• Distance (scalar quantity)
• Displacement (vector quantity)

2. Key Differences:

How direction impacts displacement but not distance

3. Examples & Applications:

• Compare paths with same distance but different displacements
• Practice problems on calculating displacement

4. Formulas:

Displacement = Final position - Initial position

Lesson 2: Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration + Graphical Analysis

1. Definitions:

• Speed (scalar) vs. Velocity (vector)
• Acceleration (change in velocity over time)

2. Equations:

• Speed = d / t
• Velocity = Δx / Δt
• Acceleration = Δv / Δt

3. Graphical Analysis:

• Distance-Time Graphs: Slope = Speed
• Velocity-Time Graphs: Slope = Acceleration, Area under curve = Displacement

4. Applications:

• Interpreting graphs
• Solving for unknowns using graphs

Lesson 3: Momentum and Conservation of Momentum

1. Key Concepts:

• Momentum (p) = m × v (mass × velocity)
• Conservation of Momentum: Total momentum before = Total momentum after collision

2. Types of Collisions:

• Elastic: Kinetic energy is conserved
• Inelastic: Objects stick together

3. Sample Problems:

Calculate momentum in collisions and explosions

4. Equation for Conservation:

m₁v₁ + m₂v₂ = m₁v₁' + m₂v₂'

Lesson 4: Newton’s First and Second Law + Momentum Form of Newton’s Second Law

1. Newton's First Law (Law of Inertia):

Objects stay at rest or move with constant velocity unless acted upon by a net external force

2. Newton's Second Law:

F = ma (Force = mass × acceleration)

3. Momentum Form of Newton's Second Law:

F = Δp / Δt (Force = change in momentum over time)

4. Examples:

• Solving problems with forces and motion
• Applying the law to sports (e.g., baseball bat hitting a ball)

Tips for Test Preparation:  Go to Google Classroom-Stream/Classwork to find all resources and revise.  

1. Practice Problems: Focus on questions from class. 
2. Review Graphs: Be comfortable interpreting and drawing graphs. 
3. Flashcards for Key Terms: Reinforce key vocabulary.
4. Equations:
  • Distance, speed, velocity, and acceleration
  • Momentum and conservation equations
  • Newton’s laws