Chapter 2 motion Flashcards

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What is the definition of speed?

A

Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time.

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True or False: Velocity is a scalar quantity.

A

False

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3
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What is the formula for calculating average speed?

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Average speed = Total distance / Total time

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4
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Fill in the blank: The unit of acceleration is _______.

A

meters per second squared (m/s²)

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5
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What does a distance-time graph represent?

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A distance-time graph shows how distance changes with time.

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What is the difference between distance and displacement?

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Distance is the total path length traveled, while displacement is the shortest straight-line distance from the initial to the final position.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a vector quantity? A) Speed B) Distance C) Velocity D) Time

A

C) Velocity

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True or False: An object moving in a circle at constant speed is accelerating.

A

True

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9
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What does a velocity-time graph show?

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A velocity-time graph shows how velocity changes with time.

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Fill in the blank: The formula for acceleration is _______.

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Acceleration = (Final velocity - Initial velocity) / Time

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What is uniform motion?

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Uniform motion occurs when an object moves at a constant speed in a straight line.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes deceleration? A) Increase in speed B) Decrease in speed C) Constant speed D) Circular motion

A

B) Decrease in speed

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What is the significance of the slope in a distance-time graph?

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The slope represents the speed of the object.

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14
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True or False: A negative acceleration indicates that an object is slowing down.

A

True

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15
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What is the term for the rate of change of velocity?

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Acceleration

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