Chapter 2: Kinematics

Question 1

Define distance.

Answer 1

Distance is the total length of the path travelled by an object.

Question 2

Define displacement.

Answer 2

Displacement is the distace from a fixed point in a specific direction.

Question 3

Define speed.

Answer 3

Speed is defined as the rate of change of the distance travelled.

Question 4

Define velocity.

Answer 4

Velocity is defined as the rate of change of displacement.

Question 5

Define acceleration.

Answer 5

Acceleration is defined as the rate of change of velocity.