Kinematics Overview Quiz

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What does a negative calculated value indicate about the ball's motion?

The ball is speeding up.

The ball has stopped.

The ball is slowing down. (correct)

The ball is moving with constant speed.

An object can have non-uniform acceleration if its velocity changes by the same amount every second.

False

What is the deceleration value given for the ball?

0.60 m/s²

Average speed is calculated by dividing the total distance by the total ______.

time Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly defines velocity?

Speed in a specific direction. Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of graph with its corresponding motion characteristic:

Displacement-Time Graph = Shows position over time Velocity-Time Graph = Shows speed over time Acceleration = Change in velocity over time Odometer = Tracks distance travelled Signup and view all the answers

If the velocity of an object changes uniformly, then the acceleration is constant.

True Signup and view all the answers

Write the expression for acceleration when an object's velocity changes uniformly from u to v in time t.

(v - u) / t Signup and view all the answers

What is the average speed of the object if it travels 594 m in 24 seconds?

24.8 m/s Signup and view all the answers

The car's acceleration is uniform and constant throughout its entire motion.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the total displacement of the car from 0 to 10 seconds?

75 m Signup and view all the answers

The area under a velocity-time graph represents ___.

displacement Signup and view all the answers

Match the following time intervals with their corresponding descriptions of the car's motion:

0-5 s = Velocity increases uniformly to 15 m/s 10-15 s = Velocity is uniform and at a maximum 15-20 s = Velocity decreases uniformly to 0 m/s 25-30 s = Velocity increases uniformly from 0 m/s to 10 m/s Signup and view all the answers

During which time interval does the car experience zero acceleration?

10-15 s Signup and view all the answers

The total area under the velocity-time graph contributes to calculating the distance traveled.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the acceleration of the car during the interval from 15 to 20 seconds?

-4.0 m/s² Signup and view all the answers

What is the SI unit of acceleration?

meter per second squared (m/s²) Signup and view all the answers

Acceleration refers to the increase only in velocity over time.

False Signup and view all the answers

Calculate the acceleration of a car that goes from a velocity of 15 m/s to a velocity of 45 m/s in 6 seconds.

5 m/s² Signup and view all the answers

The change in velocity is denoted by the symbol ______.

Δv Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following examples illustrates uniform acceleration?

A bike increasing its speed from 0 to 20 m/s in 4 seconds. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Acceleration = Rate of change of velocity Deceleration = Negative acceleration Velocity = Speed with direction Uniform acceleration = Constant change in velocity over time Signup and view all the answers

Acceleration is a scalar quantity.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula used to calculate acceleration?

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

Study Notes

Kinematics

Kinematics studies motion
Key terms include speed, velocity, and acceleration
Speed is the distance traveled per unit time
Velocity combines speed and direction
Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity
Uniform acceleration means constant change in velocity over time
Non-uniform acceleration means varying change in velocity over time.
Graphs provide insights into motion
Displacement-time graphs show how displacement changes over time
Velocity-time graphs show velocity changes over time
Acceleration can be calculated from velocity-time graphs
Free fall acceleration is approximately 10 m/s² near Earth's surface
Units of time can be seconds, minutes or hours
Velocity, displacement, distance and speed are vector and scalar quantities

Average Speed

Average speed is calculated as total distance divided by total time
This assumes constant speed throughout the entire time period.

Average Velocity

Average velocity is calculated as total displacement divided by total time
Displacement is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction
The value in reality of instantaneous speed and velocity differ

Additional topics

Usain Bolt's Olympic records in the 100-meter dash
Examples of different objects' average speeds shown in graphs
Comparing average speed of different objects

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Test your understanding of kinematics, the study of motion, and its key concepts such as speed, velocity, and acceleration. This quiz covers essential definitions, the difference between scalar and vector quantities, and the interpretation of motion graphs. Sharpen your knowledge of average speed and velocity calculations as well.