Chapter 2
Kinematics
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Boundless Physics
Physics
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Section 1
Basics of Kinematics
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Defining Kinematics
Kinematics is the study of the motion of points, objects, and groups of objects without considering the causes of its motion.
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Reference Frames and Displacement
In order to describe an object's motion, you need to specify its position relative to a convenient reference frame.
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Introduction to Scalars and Vectors
A vector is any quantity that has both magnitude and direction, whereas a scalar has only magnitude.
Section 2
Speed and Velocity
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Average Velocity: A Graphical Interpretation
Average velocity is defined as the change in position (or displacement) over the time of travel.
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Instananeous Velocity: A Graphical Interpretation
Instantaneous velocity is the velocity of an object at a single point in time and space as calculated by the slope of the tangent line.
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