Kinematics

• What is kinematics?

  Kinematics is the branch of physics that describes the motion of objects without considering the forces that cause the motion.
• What are the key components of kinematics?


  • Position (x or s)
  • Displacement (Δx or Δs)
  • Velocity (v)
  • Acceleration (a)
  • Time (t)
• How is velocity defined in kinematics?


  Velocity is the rate of change of position with respect to time.
• What is the formula for calculating velocity?


  The formula for velocity is $v =$$\frac{\Delta x}{\Delta t}$.
• What is acceleration in kinematics?


  Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity with respect to time.
• What is the formula for calculating acceleration?


  The formula for acceleration is $a =$$\frac{\Delta v}{\Delta t}$.