2. Kinematics
Kinematics explores the movement of objects without considering the forces that cause the motion. The chapter discusses various types of motion, the distinctions between distance and displacement, and the concepts of speed and velocity. Additionally, it delves into acceleration and the graphical representations of motion, concluding with its practical applications in various fields.
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What we have learnt
- Kinematics is focused on the motion of objects without regard to the forces involved.
- Understanding the differences between distance and displacement is crucial in analyzing motion.
- Kinematic equations are useful for solving problems related to uniformly accelerated motion.
Key Concepts
- -- Kinematics
- The branch of physics that deals with the motion of objects without considering the causes of motion.
- -- Distance
- The total path covered by a moving object, represented as a scalar quantity.
- -- Displacement
- The shortest distance from an object's initial to its final position, represented as a vector quantity.
- -- Velocity
- Displacement per unit time, which is a vector quantity, indicating both speed and direction.
- -- Acceleration
- The rate of change of velocity, represented as a vector quantity.
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