A-Level Maths Kinematics

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Scalar
A quantity that has only size or magnitude
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Vector
A quantity that has both a magnitude and direction
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Position
Position describes the location of something relative to a fixed point. This fixed point is usually referred to as the origin. Like displacement, a distance and direction are needed. It is a vector quantity.
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Displacement
Displacement is the shortest route between two points. A distance and direction are needed. It is a vector quantity.
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Distance
The distance between two points involves no direction. It is just the physical distance between the chosen points. It is a scalar quantity.
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Gradient of a displacement-time graph?
Velocity = Change in Displacement / Time
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Straight line on a displacement-time graph?
Constant velocity
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Equation for speed?
Average Speed = Total Distance Travelled / Total Time Taken
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Equation for velocity?
Average Velocity = Displacement / Time Taken
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Gradient of a position-time graph?
Velocity
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Gradient of a distance-time graph?
Speed
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Area under a velocity-time graph?
Distance travelled
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SUVAT Equations
v=u+at
s=((u+v)/2)t
v^2=u^2+2as
s=ut+1/2 at^2
s=vt-1/2 at^2
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Vector

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A quantity that has both a magnitude and direction

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Position

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Displacement

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Card 5

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Distance

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