One-Dimensional Kinematics

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Unit 1

• One-Dimensional Kinematics

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Mechanics

• Study of how objects move

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Kinematics

• Study of the aspects of motion separate from
  considerations of mass and force

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Distance

• Total length traveled

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Displacement

• Change in position from the starting point

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Reference Point

• Starting point
• Place where motion begins

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Speed

• Distance per unit of time

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Velocity

• Displacement per unit of time

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Instantaneous Velocity

• The velocity at a particular point in time

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Acceleration

• Rate of change of velocity per unit of time

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Unit

• Word after a number to describe the number

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Meter

• Unit of length

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Second

• Unit of time

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Meters/second

• Unit of speed or velocity

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Meters/second2

• Unit of acceleration

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Free Fall

• Vertical motion due to gravity

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Acceleration due to Gravity

• 9.8 m/sec2
• 10 m/sec2

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Scalar

• Gives just magnitude

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Vector

• Gives magnitude and direction

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x vs. t Graph

• Distance (position) vs time graph
• Slope gives velocity at a particular point

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v vs. t Graph

• Velocity vs time graph
• Slope gives acceleration at a particular point
• Area under curve gives distance traveled

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