Kinematics Quiz

The study of energy transfer during motion

The study of motion without considering the forces causing the motion (correct)

The study of forces without considering the motion

The study of motion with a focus on the forces causing the motion

The acceleration of an object

The change in position of an object over time (correct)

The total distance traveled by an object

The speed of an object at a particular moment

Kinematics is the branch of mechanics concerned with the motion of objects without the consideration of the forces that cause the motion.

<p>Speed is a scalar quantity while velocity is a vector quantity</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The three main components of kinematics are position, velocity, and acceleration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Speed is a scalar quantity that only describes the magnitude of how fast an object is moving, while velocity is a vector quantity that describes the magnitude and direction of an object's motion.</p> Signup and view all the answers