Kinematics Glossary

the magnitude of uncertainty associated with a measurement or calculation, independent of its sign or direction.

often represented by a positive value and is typically expressed in the same units as the measurement itself.

the rate at which an object changes its velocity over time.

(g) – Approximately 9.8 m/s² downward near Earth's surface.

A sensor used to measure acceleration.

A drag force that opposes motion through air.

a method of representing or transmitting information using continuous, varying physical quantities.

A condition accepted when constructing a model.

When an object's position does not change relative to a chosen reference point.

a value that represents the central tendency of a set of numbers.

Total change in velocity divided by the time taken.