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What is the formula to calculate average speed?
What is the formula to calculate average speed?
- Final speed - Initial speed
- Distance / Time
- Total time / Total distance
- Total distance / Total time (correct)
Acceleration is defined as the constant speed of an object.
Acceleration is defined as the constant speed of an object.
False (B)
What is the unit used for measuring speed?
What is the unit used for measuring speed?
meters per second (m/s)
The average speed is calculated by dividing the total distance by the total _______.
The average speed is calculated by dividing the total distance by the total _______.
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
How far would Adam be if a book travels at 50 m/s for 0.2 seconds?
How far would Adam be if a book travels at 50 m/s for 0.2 seconds?
If John drove for 3 hours at 50 km/h and 2 hours at 60 km/h, his average speed was 54 km/h.
If John drove for 3 hours at 50 km/h and 2 hours at 60 km/h, his average speed was 54 km/h.
Calculate the acceleration of a car that speeds up from 25 m/s to 35 m/s in 5 seconds.
Calculate the acceleration of a car that speeds up from 25 m/s to 35 m/s in 5 seconds.
What is the initial speed of the cart?
What is the initial speed of the cart?
Acceleration is defined as an increase in speed only.
Acceleration is defined as an increase in speed only.
What is the acceleration of the car if it experiences a constant acceleration of 3 m/s²?
What is the acceleration of the car if it experiences a constant acceleration of 3 m/s²?
A decrease in speed is referred to as __________.
A decrease in speed is referred to as __________.
Match the following conditions with their definitions:
Match the following conditions with their definitions:
Deceleration is a type of negative acceleration.
Deceleration is a type of negative acceleration.
If a car accelerates from a speed of 18 m/s to 24 m/s in 2 seconds, what is its acceleration?
If a car accelerates from a speed of 18 m/s to 24 m/s in 2 seconds, what is its acceleration?
The formula to calculate acceleration is __________.
The formula to calculate acceleration is __________.
Constant speed means there is no acceleration.
Constant speed means there is no acceleration.
What is the final velocity if a cart starts at 15 m/s and accelerates at 2 m/s² for 5 seconds?
What is the final velocity if a cart starts at 15 m/s and accelerates at 2 m/s² for 5 seconds?
The term __________ refers to the speed of an object at a specific point in time.
The term __________ refers to the speed of an object at a specific point in time.
When a car slows down from 60 m/s to 30 m/s in 10 seconds, what type of acceleration is it experiencing?
When a car slows down from 60 m/s to 30 m/s in 10 seconds, what type of acceleration is it experiencing?
Match the following velocities with their changes:
Match the following velocities with their changes:
What was Usain Bolt's record time for the 100m race at the 2009 World Championships?
What was Usain Bolt's record time for the 100m race at the 2009 World Championships?
Kinematics deals with the forces that cause motion.
Kinematics deals with the forces that cause motion.
The average speed of an object is measured in units of ______.
The average speed of an object is measured in units of ______.
How can speed be defined?
How can speed be defined?
Deceleration is a term used to describe negative acceleration.
Deceleration is a term used to describe negative acceleration.
What does kinematics study in mechanics?
What does kinematics study in mechanics?
In kinematics, acceleration is defined as the change in ______ per unit time.
In kinematics, acceleration is defined as the change in ______ per unit time.
Match the types of speed with their descriptions:
Match the types of speed with their descriptions:
What is Usain Bolt's average speed during his record 100m race?
What is Usain Bolt's average speed during his record 100m race?
A unit of speed could be miles per hour.
A unit of speed could be miles per hour.
What does the symbol 'a' represent in the equation for acceleration?
What does the symbol 'a' represent in the equation for acceleration?
The equation for calculating acceleration is a = Δv / ______.
The equation for calculating acceleration is a = Δv / ______.
In what year did Usain Bolt set the 100m world record?
In what year did Usain Bolt set the 100m world record?
What is the primary focus of kinematics in mechanics?
What is the primary focus of kinematics in mechanics?
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Speed
Speed
The rate at which an object changes position over time. It is calculated by dividing the distance traveled by the time taken.
Kinematics
Kinematics
The branch of mechanics that studies the motion of objects without considering the forces that cause the motion. It involves concepts like displacement, velocity, acceleration, and time.
Distance
Distance
The total length of the path traveled by an object. It is a scalar quantity, meaning it only has magnitude.
Displacement
Displacement
The change in an object's position from its starting point to its ending point. It is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction.
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Acceleration
Acceleration
The rate at which an object changes its velocity over time. It is calculated by dividing the change in velocity by the time taken.
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Velocity
Velocity
The speed of an object in a specific direction. It is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude (speed) and direction.
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Deceleration
Deceleration
A negative acceleration. It refers to a decrease in the speed of an object.
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Speed Equation
Speed Equation
The formula to calculate the speed of an object: Speed = Distance / Time.
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Change in Velocity
Change in Velocity
The change in velocity, denoted by Δv, is the difference between the final velocity and the initial velocity of an object.
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Time
Time
The time taken for an event to occur. It is a scalar quantity, meaning it only has magnitude.
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Distance
Distance
A scalar quantity that represents the amount of space an object occupies. It is measured in units like meters, kilometers, or miles.
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Acceleration Equation
Acceleration Equation
The formula to calculate acceleration: Acceleration = Change in Velocity / Time.
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Motion
Motion
The study of how things move, including the speed, distance, and direction of their motion.
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Average Velocity
Average Velocity
The change in an object's position over a specific period of time. It is calculated by dividing the displacement by the time taken.
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Distance
Distance
A scalar quantity representing the total distance traveled by an object, regardless of its direction.
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Unit of Speed
Unit of Speed
The standard unit for speed, usually expressed as meters per second (m/s) or kilometers per hour (km/h).
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Average Speed
Average Speed
The average speed of a journey is calculated by dividing the total distance traveled by the total time taken.
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Unit of Acceleration
Unit of Acceleration
Acceleration is measured in meters per second squared (m/s²).
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Positive and Negative Acceleration
Positive and Negative Acceleration
A positive acceleration indicates that an object is speeding up, while a negative acceleration indicates that it is slowing down.
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Zero Acceleration
Zero Acceleration
When an object is not moving, its speed is zero, and therefore its acceleration is also zero.
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Constant Acceleration
Constant Acceleration
An object experiencing a constant acceleration maintains a steady rate of change in speed.
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Usain Bolt's 100m World Record
- Usain Bolt set a world record of 9.58 seconds in the 100m race at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin.
Speed Calculation
- Calculate the average speed from the record time and distance.
Speed Definition
- Speed is the rate at which an object moves.
- It is calculated as distance divided by time.
Kinematics
- Kinematics is the study of motion without considering the forces causing the motion.
- Key concepts in kinematics are distance, speed, and acceleration.
Average Speed
- Average speed is the total distance divided by the total time taken.
- It's important to note that speed can change over time.
Sample Questions - Speed & Distance
- Sample problems are provided to demonstrate the application of speed calculations.
- Examples include calculations of speed for different distances and times, calculating time needed, etc
Acceleration
- Acceleration is the rate of change of speed.
- Acceleration is calculated as the change in speed divided by the time taken.
- Acceleration values are measured in m/s².
Deceleration
- Deceleration is a negative acceleration—it represents a decrease in speed.
Sample Question Examples - Acceleration
- Example problems demonstrating acceleration calculations are provided.
- Examples include calculating acceleration with given values for speed and time, calculating time taken to achieve a new speed, etc
Learning Objectives (LO) and Success Criteria (SC) for Speed and Acceleration
- Learning objectives and success criteria for understanding speed and acceleration are detailed.
- Key formula a=∆v/∆t
- Speed is defined as distance over time and acceleration is the change of velocity per unit time.
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