Unit 1: Motion

From everyday experience, we recognize that motion represents the

continuous changein the position of an object. Scientists call the study of
motion
kinematics
.
Uniform motion:
movement of an object at a constant speed in a straight line
Non-uniform motion:
movement of an object that involves change in speed or direction or both
Uniform motion examples:
a particle moving in one dimension or walking in a straightline
Non-uniform examples:
a car making a turn as it is in motion or a roller coaster
A
scalar quantity
has only magnitude and no direction. A scalar is a quantity that
iscompletely specified by a number with appropriate units.
Eg. Distance (m), time (s), speed (m/s), # of apples, and mass (kg)As
seen from the specific examples, each scalar quantity consists of units.
These units tell us specific information of an object being studied but lack
direction.