Kinematics Equations definitions Flashcards

Set of four equations used to solve motion problems with constant acceleration.

Rate of change of velocity over time, can be positive or negative.

Speed of an object in a specific direction, can change with acceleration.

Magnitude of velocity, does not consider direction.

Motion where acceleration is constant throughout.

Velocity of an object at the start of a time interval.

Velocity of an object at the end of a time interval.

Displacement or change in position of an object.

Change in time or time interval during motion.

Equation relating position, velocity, and time when acceleration is zero.

Mean velocity over a time interval, calculated as total displacement divided by total time.

Variable not needed to solve a specific motion problem.

Negative acceleration, indicating a decrease in speed.

Size or quantity of a vector, such as velocity or acceleration, without regard to direction.

Motion where speed and direction remain unchanged.