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Physics 6.1-6.2 Quiz
Terms in the review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Vector | Magnitude with direction |
| Scalar | Magnitude without direction |
| Velocity | speed with direction |
| Translational motion | any change in motion |
| Rectilinear motion | motion in a straight line |
| Curvilinear motion | motion in a curved line |
| Displacement | straight line distance between 2 points |
| Sign convention | way of showing positive and negative direction dependent on a point of reference |
| Point of reference | point that all motion is compared to |
| Deceleration | slowing to a stop, regardless of the initial direction |
| Formula for velocity | v= d/t |
| Formula for acceleration | a=vf-vi/t |
| Free fall | object being pulled towards the earth with gravity being the only force acting on it (ignoring air resistance) |
| Terminal velocity | Fastest velocity an object can fall |
| Formula for displacement | d= vi x t + 1/2 a x t^2 |