Physics Chapter Scalars and Vectors

Scalars and Vectors

• Scalars are quantities that only have magnitude (e.g., mass, time, speed).
• Vectors are quantities that have both magnitude and direction (e.g., displacement, velocity, acceleration).
• Vectors are often shown graphically using arrows. Arrow length represents magnitude, and arrow direction represents direction.

Distance and Displacement

• Distance is the total length of the path traveled. It's a scalar quantity.
• Displacement is the change in position. It's a vector quantity, pointing from initial to final position.

Speed and Velocity

• Speed is the rate at which distance is covered. It's a scalar quantity.
• Velocity is the rate at which displacement changes. It's a vector quantity.

Acceleration

• Acceleration is the rate at which velocity changes. It's a vector quantity.
• Acceleration can come from changes in speed, direction, or both.

Equations of Motion (Constant Acceleration)

• These equations relate displacement, initial velocity, final velocity, acceleration, and time.
  • Δx = vᵢt + ½at² (Displacement)
  • vf = vᵢ + at (Final Velocity)
  • Δx = ½(vᵢ + vf)t (Displacement)
  • vf² = vᵢ² + 2aΔx (Final Velocity)

Free Fall

• Free fall is the motion of an object under gravity alone.
• Acceleration due to gravity (often 'g') is approximately 9.8 m/s².
• In free fall, acceleration is constant and downwards.

Projectile Motion

• Projectile motion describes an object launched into the air, affected by gravity.
• Horizontal and vertical motions are analyzed separately. Horizontal motion has constant velocity, while vertical motion has constant downward acceleration.
• Projectile paths are parabolic.

Uniform Motion

• Uniform motion means constant velocity (both magnitude and direction), implying zero acceleration.
  • In one dimension, this often simplifies to calculations involving constant speed in a straight line.

Non-Uniform Motion

• Non-uniform motion means changing velocity, resulting in non-zero acceleration.
  • Any motion not described by uniform motion is non-uniform.

Reference Frames

• A reference frame is a coordinate system for describing position and motion.
• Different observers in different reference frames may describe the same event differently.
• A well-chosen reference frame simplifies calculations isolating the relevant coordinates.

1D Kinematics Problems

• Solving 1D kinematics problems often involves:
  • Identifying known and unknown variables.
  • Choosing appropriate equations of motion.
  • Substituting values and finding unknowns.
  • Considering vector directions (positive/negative).
  • Carefully considering initial conditions.

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