Linear Motion

1. Scalars vs. Vectors

1.1. Scalar - magnitude only

1.2. Vector - magnitude and direction

1.2.1. Vector addition to calculate a resultant vector

2. Position vs. Velocity vs. Acceleration

3. Frame of Reference

4. Distance, Displacement

4.1. displacement sign notation

5. Speed, Velocity

5.1. rate of change of position

5.2. constant vs. average. vs. instantaneous velocity

5.3. velocity sign notation

5.4. constant velocity equation

6. Acceleration

6.1. rate of change of velocity

6.1.1. change of speed or change in direction

6.2. sign notation

6.3. constant acceleration equation

7. Graphs

7.1. Position vs. Time

7.2. Velocity vs. Time

7.3. Acceleration vs. Time

7.4. Identify constant velocity or constant acceleration based on shape of graph

7.5. Interpret meaning of slope

8. The Big 4 Kinematics Equations

8.1. Used to mathematically analyze constant acceleration systems

8.2. .