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What is the formula for average speed?
What is the formula for average speed?
- $v_{avg} = rac{ ext{change in position}}{ ext{change in time}}$
- $v_{avg} = rac{ ext{distance}}{ ext{change in velocity}}$
- $v_{avg} = rac{ ext{total time}}{ ext{distance}}$
- $v_{avg} = rac{ ext{distance}}{ ext{time}}$ (correct)
Which statement correctly describes acceleration?
Which statement correctly describes acceleration?
- Acceleration is the same as average speed.
- Acceleration measures the change in position over time.
- Acceleration only occurs when an object changes its position.
- Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity over time. (correct)
How did Galileo's views on motion differ from Aristotle's?
How did Galileo's views on motion differ from Aristotle's?
- Aristotle claimed that heavier objects fall faster than lighter ones. (correct)
- Galileo argued that light objects fall more slowly than heavy ones.
- Galileo believed all objects fall at the same rate regardless of their weight. (correct)
- Both agreed that heavier objects fall faster.
What does the symbol $ ext{Δ}$ indicate in the context of kinematics?
What does the symbol $ ext{Δ}$ indicate in the context of kinematics?
Which of the following equations describes constant velocity?
Which of the following equations describes constant velocity?
Which equation correctly describes the relationship between velocity, initial velocity, acceleration, and time?
Which equation correctly describes the relationship between velocity, initial velocity, acceleration, and time?
What is the term used to describe the change in acceleration?
What is the term used to describe the change in acceleration?
If an object is moving with constant speed in a circular path, what can be said about its acceleration?
If an object is moving with constant speed in a circular path, what can be said about its acceleration?
When the velocity of an object is described as negative in the x-direction, what does this specifically indicate?
When the velocity of an object is described as negative in the x-direction, what does this specifically indicate?
In the context of acceleration, what happens if an object is decelerating?
In the context of acceleration, what happens if an object is decelerating?
What is the approximate human reaction time in seconds?
What is the approximate human reaction time in seconds?
According to Galileo's conclusion, under what condition do all objects fall?
According to Galileo's conclusion, under what condition do all objects fall?
What is the equation to calculate the distance fallen due to acceleration after 1 second?
What is the equation to calculate the distance fallen due to acceleration after 1 second?
How high will an object thrown at 100 mph reach, based on the given calculations?
How high will an object thrown at 100 mph reach, based on the given calculations?
What is the velocity of an object after falling for 0.70 seconds under constant acceleration of 10 m/s²?
What is the velocity of an object after falling for 0.70 seconds under constant acceleration of 10 m/s²?
What is the average velocity of A during the first 10 minutes of the sprint?
What is the average velocity of A during the first 10 minutes of the sprint?
What is Bob's average speed during his race?
What is Bob's average speed during his race?
After 6 minutes, what is Alice's average velocity for the total time until her return to x=1.00m?
After 6 minutes, what is Alice's average velocity for the total time until her return to x=1.00m?
How is the average speed of Alice calculated over the entire duration?
How is the average speed of Alice calculated over the entire duration?
What is the conversion of 95 km/hr to meters per second?
What is the conversion of 95 km/hr to meters per second?
Flashcards
Constant Acceleration
Constant Acceleration
Acceleration remains the same over time.
Variable Acceleration
Variable Acceleration
Acceleration changes over time.
Velocity
Velocity
Velocity is speed with direction.
Acceleration
Acceleration
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Deceleration
Deceleration
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Average Speed
Average Speed
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Average Velocity
Average Velocity
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Displacement
Displacement
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Uniform Motion
Uniform Motion
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Average Velocity Calculation
Average Velocity Calculation
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Average Velocity vs. Avg. Speed
Average Velocity vs. Avg. Speed
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Units Conversion in Kinematics
Units Conversion in Kinematics
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Area under Velocity-Time Graph
Area under Velocity-Time Graph
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Position vs. Time Graph
Position vs. Time Graph
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Human Reaction Time
Human Reaction Time
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Falling Object Distance
Falling Object Distance
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Constant Velocity Graph
Constant Velocity Graph
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Object Acceleration (Gravity)
Object Acceleration (Gravity)
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Object Height (Thrown Upwards)
Object Height (Thrown Upwards)
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Study Notes
Chapter 2 Notes
- Kinematics: Study of motion without referencing the cause of that motion.
Vocabulary of Motion:
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Symbol Δ means change in
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Average Speed: If d is the distance traveled and t is time, the avg Speed is: Speed = Δd/Δt
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Displacement: is the change in position, x, with respect to some origin, can be + or – depending on origin
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Avg. velocity: is the change in position divided by the change in time: vavg = Δx/Δt = (Change in position Δx)/(Time interval Δt)
Galileo and the Language of Motion:
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Aristotle taught that heavy things fall quickly and light things fall slowly
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Galileo argues that all objects start falling slowly
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What we call constant velocity he called uniform motion = same distance in the same Δt
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Acceleration: measures rate of change of the velocity
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Avg. acceleration is change in velocity = change in time
- aavg=Δv/Δt
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Galileo's Struggle: Defines uniform motion as moving distances in equal times. Then defines naturally accelerated motion.
Constant or Uniform Velocity:
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x(t) = x0 + v0t
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v(t) = v0
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a(t) = 0
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where x0 and v0 are constants
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Explore the fundamental concepts of kinematics in this quiz. From understanding motion to velocity and acceleration, this chapter dives into the vocabulary and principles that define how objects move. Test your knowledge of Galileo's contributions to the study of motion.
