One-Dimensional Motion

Start with the terms

The mind map “Linear Motion” groups scalar and vector quantities and gives examples including distance, speed and time. It is a useful starting point if you want to sort the vocabulary before working through questions. Look at how the map groups each quantity, then try recalling the examples without looking.

The flashcards “Motion In One Dimension” cover terms from rest and motion to displacement, velocity and acceleration. Use them alongside the map to check whether you can recognize each term and describe it in your own words.

Move from position to velocity

The mind map “Motion In One Dimension” covers displacement as a change in position, as well as velocity, formulas and units. A separate mind map on motion along a straight line covers position, displacement and average velocity. It also asks about the difference between average speed and average velocity.

After looking at the terms, use these maps to compare related ideas. For example, return to the entries on distance and displacement, then look at the material on speed and velocity. The flashcards can provide another way to practice the vocabulary.

Test your understanding

“Linear Motion: Quiz” includes questions about vector quantities, the unit used for speed and what the slope of a velocity-time graph represents. Try it after studying the maps, or use it first to see which terms you want to revisit.

If a question is difficult, return to the relevant map or flashcards before trying it again. This gives you a way to move between explanations and questions rather than studying each resource in isolation.

Keep exploring the unit

One-Dimensional Motion is a section of Motion and Kinematics in Physics. The resources on this page offer different ways into that section, from notes and flashcards to maps and quizzes. Choose a map or quiz and use it as a starting point for exploring the unit.