Kinematics
Definitions: Kinematics
- One exam question, the mark-scheme answer, and the exact phrases that score (highlighted, then listed below in the same colour).
Exam question
State what is meant by displacement.
Model answer
Displacement is the distance travelled in a stated direction.
Marking points
1 mark each- 1distance travelled in a stated direction(1)
Exam question
Define velocity.
Model answer
Velocity is the rate of change of displacement.
Marking points
1 mark each- 1rate of change of displacement(1)
Exam question
Define acceleration.
Model answer
Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity.
Marking points
1 mark each- 1rate of change of velocity(1)