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What is a reference point in the context of motion?
What is a reference point in the context of motion?
- A fixed location used to determine if something is in motion. (correct)
- The maximum distance an object can travel.
- The speed at which an object moves.
- An object that changes its position rapidly.
Which statement accurately describes a scalar quantity?
Which statement accurately describes a scalar quantity?
- It has both magnitude and direction.
- It describes the location of an object.
- It only has magnitude. (correct)
- It's always expressed in meters.
How does the movement of the Earth relative to the Sun vary in speed?
How does the movement of the Earth relative to the Sun vary in speed?
- Approximately 15 m/s.
- Approximately 29.78 km/s. (correct)
- It remains constant regardless of the Earth's position.
- It is faster during the day than at night.
What is the purpose of unit cancellation in conversions?
What is the purpose of unit cancellation in conversions?
What is the conversion factor used when converting millimeters to centimeters?
What is the conversion factor used when converting millimeters to centimeters?
When a train moves at 15 m/s and a passenger walks in the same direction at 1.2 m/s, what is their relative speed to a ground observer?
When a train moves at 15 m/s and a passenger walks in the same direction at 1.2 m/s, what is their relative speed to a ground observer?
What is the smallest metric prefix listed for measuring length?
What is the smallest metric prefix listed for measuring length?
When converting kilometers to millimeters, which relationship holds true?
When converting kilometers to millimeters, which relationship holds true?
How is average speed calculated?
How is average speed calculated?
What does the term 'scale' on a map primarily refer to?
What does the term 'scale' on a map primarily refer to?
What is the real-life distance represented by 5 cm on a map with a scale of 1 cm to 100 m?
What is the real-life distance represented by 5 cm on a map with a scale of 1 cm to 100 m?
What does instantaneous speed represent?
What does instantaneous speed represent?
How do you convert 5 minutes into seconds for speed calculations?
How do you convert 5 minutes into seconds for speed calculations?
If a traveler covers a distance of 1600 meters in 5 minutes, what is their average speed in meters per second?
If a traveler covers a distance of 1600 meters in 5 minutes, what is their average speed in meters per second?
What is the unit of speed typically expressed in?
What is the unit of speed typically expressed in?
Which of the following describes Newton's second law of motion?
Which of the following describes Newton's second law of motion?
What effect does understanding direction have in navigation?
What effect does understanding direction have in navigation?
Which of these factors does not impact acceleration?
Which of these factors does not impact acceleration?
What is the key difference between speed and velocity?
What is the key difference between speed and velocity?
What formula would you use to calculate speed?
What formula would you use to calculate speed?
If a car travels at a constant speed of 50 miles per hour, how far will it travel in 2 hours?
If a car travels at a constant speed of 50 miles per hour, how far will it travel in 2 hours?
Which statement best captures the concept of instantaneous speed?
Which statement best captures the concept of instantaneous speed?
In a triathlon, if a triathlete swims 3 kilometers in 0.8 hours, what is their average speed for this segment?
In a triathlon, if a triathlete swims 3 kilometers in 0.8 hours, what is their average speed for this segment?
Which of the following best describes average speed?
Which of the following best describes average speed?
If an ice skater maintains a constant speed but changes direction, what can be said about their velocity?
If an ice skater maintains a constant speed but changes direction, what can be said about their velocity?
What is the average speed of athlete B who bikes 50 kilometers in 2.5 hours?
What is the average speed of athlete B who bikes 50 kilometers in 2.5 hours?
In a triathlon, if swimming takes longer than biking, which factor can highlight the differences in performance?
In a triathlon, if swimming takes longer than biking, which factor can highlight the differences in performance?
If an object is at rest, what is its instantaneous speed?
If an object is at rest, what is its instantaneous speed?
Which of the following is NOT a unit of measurement for speed?
Which of the following is NOT a unit of measurement for speed?
After swimming 3 kilometers in 0.8 hours and biking 50 kilometers in 3 hours, what is the average speed of athlete A for both segments?
After swimming 3 kilometers in 0.8 hours and biking 50 kilometers in 3 hours, what is the average speed of athlete A for both segments?
Which factor does NOT affect speed when ice skating?
Which factor does NOT affect speed when ice skating?
What measurement unit would be inappropriate for discussing the distance from a campus to a nearby home?
What measurement unit would be inappropriate for discussing the distance from a campus to a nearby home?
Flashcards
Calculating Acceleration
Calculating Acceleration
Determining how quickly velocity changes over time
Relative Motion
Relative Motion
Describing motion in relation to a reference point
Reference point
Reference point
A place or object used to determine if something is moving
Scalar vs. Vector
Scalar vs. Vector
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Metric system prefixes
Metric system prefixes
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Unit cancellation
Unit cancellation
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Converting mm to cm conversion factor
Converting mm to cm conversion factor
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Relative speed calculation
Relative speed calculation
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Average Speed
Average Speed
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Scale (map)
Scale (map)
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Scale Ratio
Scale Ratio
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Speed Calculation
Speed Calculation
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Units of Speed
Units of Speed
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Converting Minutes to Seconds
Converting Minutes to Seconds
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Acceleration
Acceleration
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Newton's First Law
Newton's First Law
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Newton's Second Law
Newton's Second Law
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Units of Velocity
Units of Velocity
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Speed
Speed
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Velocity
Velocity
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Speed formula
Speed formula
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Instantaneous speed
Instantaneous speed
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Scalar quantity
Scalar quantity
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Vector quantity
Vector quantity
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Distance
Distance
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Time
Time
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Average Speed (Triathlon)
Average Speed (Triathlon)
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Constant Speed
Constant Speed
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Changing Velocity
Changing Velocity
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Triathlon Segments
Triathlon Segments
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Study Notes
Calculating Acceleration
- Acceleration is the rate of change in velocity.
- It encompasses changes in speed, direction, or both.
Defining Relative
- "Relative" describes a comparison to a reference point. A motion's appearance depends on the reference point.
Describing Motions
- A reference point is a place or object used to compare motion, determining if something moves or not.
Scalar vs. Vector Quantities
- Scalar: Has only magnitude (size). Examples include speed and distance.
- Vector: Has both magnitude and direction. Examples include velocity and acceleration.
Reference Points in Motion
- Fixed stars: The North Star remains relatively motionless, above Earth's axis.
- Relative to the Sun: Earth moves at approximately 29.78 km/s.
- Relative Speed: A person walking on a moving train has different relative speeds to a ground observer depending on the direction of travel (towards or away).
Measurement Units
- The metric system uses prefixes (Tera [T], Giga [G], Mega [M], Deci [d], Centi [c], Milli [m], Micro [µ], Nano [n], Pico [p]). These represent factors of 10.
- Conversion between units is essential.
Unit Conversion Techniques
- Conversion Factors: Use factors to convert units. Example: 10 mm = 1 cm.
- Unit Cancellation: Align units when converting to cancel them. Example: 3000 mm × (1 cm / 10 mm) = 300 cm
- Relatable Measurements: Focus on relevant values (e.g., campus to home) rather than extreme values.
Speed vs. Velocity
- Speed: Distance covered per unit time (scalar).
- Velocity: Speed in a specific direction (vector).
- Example: 60 mph north is a velocity; 60 mph is only speed.
Calculating Speed
- Formula: Speed = Distance / Time.
- Units: Typically expressed in m/s.
- Example: At 10 m/s, after 3 seconds, the distance traveled is 30 meters.
- Time relates directly to distance traveled at constant speed.
Triathlon Speed Calculations
- Average Speed: Total distance divided by total time.
- Example: 3 km in 0.8h = 3.75 km/h.
- Note: Calculating segment average speeds and total average speed.
Biking Segment Speed
- Average Speed: Distance divided by time.
- Example: 50km / 3h = 16.67 km/h for one athlete
Total Distance and Average Speed
- Total Distance: Sum of all segments.
- Total Time: Sum of segment times.
- Average Speed (Total): Total distance divided by total time.
Instantaneous vs. Average Speed
- Instantaneous Speed: Speed at a specific moment.
- Average Speed: Speed over a longer period.
Understanding Scale
- Scale: Ratio comparing map distance to real-world distance.
- Example: 1 cm on map = 100 m in reality.
- Use scale for accurate distance calculations.
Direction and Navigation
- Direction is critical for navigation (e.g., flying, driving) to avoid collisions.
Calculating Speed (Continued)
- Convert units (e.g., minutes to seconds) for accurate speed calculations.
- Example: 5 minutes = 300 seconds.
- Important: Correct use of units (e.g. m/s) within calculations.
Acceleration Explained
- Acceleration: Change in velocity (speed, direction, or both) over time.
Newton's Laws
- First Law: Objects stay at rest, or in uniform motion, unless acted upon by a force.
- Second Law: Force = mass x acceleration (F = ma).
Units for Velocity
- Commonly m/s (meters per second) , km/s.
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Explore the fundamental concepts of motion, acceleration, and reference points in this physics quiz. Understand the differences between scalar and vector quantities, as well as the significance of measuring motion relative to reference points. Test your knowledge and enhance your understanding of these key physics principles.
