Glossary for Kinematics

This text highlights key terms important for the study of displacement; vectors, scalars, & coordinate systems; time, velocity, & speed; acceleration; motion equations for constant acceleration in one dimension; problem-solving basics for one dimensional kinematics; falling objects; and graphical analysis of one dimensional motion. Advanced Placement® and AP® are trademarks registered and/or owned by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, this textbook.

Topics

  • glossary
  • acceleration
  • acceleration due to gravity
  • average acceleration
  • average speed
  • average velocity
  • deceleration
  • dependent variable
  • displacement
  • distance
  • distance traveled
  • elapsed time
  • free-fall
  • independent variable
  • instantaneous acceleration
  • instantaneous speed
  • instantaneous velocity
  • kinematics
  • model
  • position
  • scalar
  • slope
  • time
  • vector
  • y-intercept