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What does instantaneous speed refer to?

  • The total distance covered in a journey
  • The speed at a specific moment in time (correct)
  • The average speed over a long time interval
  • The maximum speed reached by an object

    • Which of the following correctly defines velocity?

  • The rate of change of displacement over time (correct)
  • The total distance traveled over time
  • The rate of change of distance in a specific direction
  • The rate of change of speed in a particular direction

    • What does a flat line on a displacement-time graph indicate?

  • The object is accelerating
  • The object is decelerating
  • The object is at rest (correct)
  • The object is traveling at a constant speed

    • What does the area under a velocity-time graph represent?

    <p>The displacement of the object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is acceleration defined?

    <p>The rate of change of velocity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a line with a negative gradient on a velocity-time graph signify?

    <p>The object is experiencing negative acceleration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of an object indicates it is accelerating?

    <p>Its direction of travel is changing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about displacement is true?

    <p>It has both magnitude and direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be done if the acceleration of an object changes to another constant value?

    <p>Calculate the motion separately for the new acceleration period.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique is NOT used to determine the terminal velocity of a falling object?

    <p>Calculating the falling time from a known height.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of the acceleration of free fall, g, on Earth?

    <p>9.81 m/s²</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial velocity of a steel ball released from rest above a trapdoor?

    <p>0 m/s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the acceleration of free fall be determined using a video recording?

    <p>By measuring the distance fallen at a known time interval.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When analyzing projectile motion, how should the horizontal and vertical components be treated?

    <p>As independent for analysis purposes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method uses a timer starting at the moment a trapdoor is activated?

    <p>Using an electromagnet and trapdoor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using a linear air track in collision experiments?

    <p>To minimize energy loss and ensure elastic collisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for final velocity when considering initial velocity, acceleration, and time?

    <p>v = u + at</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the area under a velocity-time graph for an object in motion equal to?

    <p>Displacement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which equation represents the displacement when breaking it down into rectangle and triangle areas?

    <p>s = ut + ½(v - u)t</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario is gravity typically considered when using equations of motion?

    <p>Vertical motion when maximum height is reached</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct equation for acceleration based on initial and final velocities and time?

    <p>a = (v - u)/t</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When rearranging for time in the equation a = (v - u)/t, what is the resulting formula for time?

    <p>t = (v - u)/a</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which equation derived from displacement is incorrect for constant acceleration?

    <p>s = vin - vout/2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of acceleration when analyzing downward motion under gravity?

    <p>Constant and typically negative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial vertical velocity of an object projected at an angle α with an initial velocity v?

    <p>$v \sin \alpha$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In projectile motion, how does the horizontal velocity behave?

    <p>It remains constant throughout the motion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which equation can be used to analyze the vertical motion of a projectile?

    <p>v = u + at</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total time of motion for a projectile determined by?

    <p>Doubling the time taken to reach maximum height</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constitutes the stopping distance of a car?

    <p>The thinking distance and braking distance combined</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the thinking distance be calculated for a car?

    <p>Initial speed multiplied by the driver's reaction time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does not affect the thinking distance of a car?

    <p>Time of day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the vertical velocity of a projectile change due to?

    <p>The acceleration of free fall, g</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the SI unit for speed?

    <p>m/s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a velocity-time graph, what does a flat line represent?

    <p>Object moving with constant velocity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is acceleration defined in physics?

    <p>Rate of change of velocity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a curved line on a displacement-time graph represent?

    <p>Constant acceleration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the area under a velocity-time graph indicate?

    <p>Total distance travelled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an object is accelerating, which of the following could be true?

    <p>It has constant speed with changing direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario would an object have zero displacement?

    <p>When it moves and returns to its starting point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What formula represents velocity in terms of displacement and time?

    <p>$v = \frac{\Delta s}{\Delta t}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using light gates in determining terminal velocity?

    <p>To record the time when the object interrupts the light beams.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is used to determine the acceleration due to gravity, g?

    <p>Timing the fall of a steel ball released from a specific height.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an object in projectile motion demonstrate regarding its horizontal and vertical components?

    <p>They can be analyzed independently, but time is a shared factor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the conservation of momentum during a collision be best maintained?

    <p>Implementing a linear air track to reduce energy loss.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the initial velocity of a steel ball released from rest is true?

    <p>It is equal to zero at the moment just before release.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of using a film to record the fall of an object against a ruler?

    <p>It allows calculation of the time taken to fall a known distance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the acceleration of an object if multiple forces act on it during free fall?

    <p>It begins to decelerate if forces oppose the motion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does the distance fallen by an object have on the calculation of g when timing its fall?

    <p>It influences the time taken, which in turn affects the calculation of g.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the equation that relates final velocity, initial velocity, acceleration, and time?

    <p>v = u + at</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the area under a velocity-time graph?

    <p>Total distance covered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which equation correctly expresses displacement for constant acceleration?

    <p>s = ½(v+u)t</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In vertical motion, what state is reached when the velocity equals zero?

    <p>Maximum height</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the acceleration calculated from final and initial velocities?

    <p>a = (v - u)/t</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total displacement equation when breaking down into rectangle and triangle areas?

    <p>s = ut + ½(v-u)t</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the necessary condition for using the equation s = ½(v + u)t?

    <p>Acceleration must be constant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sign must be given to acceleration in the negative direction when substituting values into the equations of motion?

    <p>Negative sign</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the initial speed of a car and the thinking distance?

    <p>Thinking distance increases proportionately with the initial speed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which equation describes the initial vertical velocity of a projectile launched at an angle?

    <p>v sin(α)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the horizontal velocity of a projectile during its flight?

    <p>It remains constant throughout the motion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the total time of flight be calculated for a projectile?

    <p>By doubling the time taken to reach maximum height.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the braking distance refer to in the context of vehicle motion?

    <p>The distance from when brakes are applied to a complete stop.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT mentioned as affecting the thinking distance of a driver?

    <p>Weather conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for the vertical velocity of a projectile changing?

    <p>Acceleration due to gravity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be used to analyze the vertical motion of a projectile?

    <p>Equations of linear motion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Kinematics

    • Speed is the rate of change of distance, measured in m/s.
    • Instantaneous speed is the speed at a specific time and can be found from a distance-time graph's gradient.
    • Displacement is the distance travelled in a specific direction, making it a vector quantity with both magnitude and direction.
    • Velocity is the rate of change of displacement, also a vector quantity, measured in m/s.
    • Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity and can be positive (speeding up) or negative (slowing down).
    • A distance-time graph shows displacement against time, with a flat line indicating stationary, a constant gradient indicating constant velocity, and a curved line showing acceleration or deceleration.
    • A velocity-time graph plots velocity against time, with a flat line representing constant velocity, a constant gradient indicating constant acceleration, and a curve showing changing acceleration.
    • The area under a velocity-time graph represents the displacement of the object.

    Linear Motion

    • The four equations of motion apply to objects moving with constant acceleration:
      • v = u + at
      • s = ½(v+u)t
      • s = ut + ½ at²
      • v² = u² + 2as
    • These equations can be used for both horizontal and vertical motion.
    • In vertical motion, the acceleration is due to gravity (g = 9.81 m/s²) and is usually taken as negative.
    • These equations assume acceleration is constant. If acceleration changes, calculations must be separated for each constant acceleration phase.

    Techniques for Investigating Motion

    • Terminal velocity can be measured using light gates and a timer by calculating the time taken for an object to pass through two beams, combined with the known distance between them.
    • Conservation of momentum in collisions can be investigated using a linear air track to minimize friction.
    • The acceleration of free fall (g) can be determined using:
      • Trap door and electromagnet setup: Time the fall of an object from a known distance.
      • Filming a falling object against a ruler: Calculate the time taken to fall a set distance, knowing the frames per second of the camera.

    Projectile Motion

    • A projectile is an object launched at an angle to the horizontal and moves in both horizontal and vertical planes simultaneously.
    • The horizontal and vertical components of motion are analyzed separately but share the same time.
    • For projectile motion, air resistance is neglected.
    • Initial vertical velocity is v * sin(α), while initial horizontal velocity is v * cos(α), where v is the initial velocity and α is the launch angle.
    • Horizontal velocity remains constant due to no forces acting on it.
    • Vertical velocity is affected by gravity, so equations of motion are relevant.
    • The time to reach maximum height is half the total flight time due to symmetry.

    Stopping Distances

    • Stopping distance is the total distance travelled from identifying a hazard until coming to a complete stop.
    • It consists of two parts:
      • Thinking distance: Distance covered from seeing the hazard to applying the brake.
      • Braking distance: Distance covered from brake application until stopping.
    • Thinking distance is proportional to initial speed and affected by driver reaction time.
    • Factors affecting reaction time include tiredness, alcohol/drug influence, and distractions.
    • Braking distance depends on initial speed, road conditions, and vehicle factors (e.g., brakes, tires).

    Speed and Velocity

    • Speed is the rate of change of distance.
    • Velocity is the rate of change of displacement.
    • Velocity is a vector quantity with both magnitude and direction.
    • Instantaneous speed is the object's speed over a short time interval.

    Acceleration

    • Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity.
    • Acceleration is a vector quantity.
    • Positive acceleration indicates increasing speed.
    • Negative acceleration (deceleration) indicates decreasing speed.

    Graphical Representations of Speed and Velocity

    • A distance-time graph's gradient represents the object's speed.
    • A flat line in a distance-time graph indicates a stationary object.
    • A curved line in a distance-time graph indicates acceleration or deceleration.
    • A velocity-time graph's y-coordinate represents the object's instantaneous velocity.
    • The gradient of a velocity-time graph represents the object's acceleration.
    • A velocity-time graph's area under the line represents the object's displacement.

    Linear Motion

    • Linear motion refers to objects moving in a straight line with constant acceleration.
    • The four equations of motion for constant acceleration can be derived from a velocity-time graph.
    • The equations of motion relate displacement (s), initial velocity (u), final velocity (v), acceleration (a), and time (t).
    • These equations are applicable both horizontally and vertically.
    • In vertical motion, the maximum height is reached when the velocity is 0 and the acceleration is usually due to gravity.

    Techniques for Investigating Motion

    • Light gates and timers can be used to measure the terminal velocity of a falling object.
    • The conservation of momentum during collisions can be investigated using a linear air track and light gates.
    • The acceleration of free fall (g) is approximately 9.81 ms-2.
    • The acceleration of free fall can be determined using a trapdoor and electromagnet system or by filming a falling object.

    Projectile Motion

    • A projectile is an object thrown at an angle to the horizontal, moving in both horizontal and vertical planes.
    • The horizontal and vertical components of motion are analyzed independently, but time is shared.
    • The horizontal velocity of a projectile is constant, assuming no air resistance.
    • The vertical velocity of a projectile changes due to gravity.
    • The equations of linear motion can be applied to analyze the vertical motion of a projectile.

    Stopping Distances

    • Stopping distance is the total distance traveled from when a driver sees a hazard to when the vehicle stops.
    • It comprises thinking distance and braking distance.
    • Thinking distance is the distance traveled between spotting a hazard and applying the brakes.
    • Braking distance is the distance traveled between applying the brakes and coming to a complete stop.
    • Thinking distance is directly proportional to the initial speed of the vehicle.
    • Factors like tiredness, alcohol/drug impairment, and distractions affect the driver's reaction time and thinking distance.

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