Physics Chapter on Motion and Speed

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What does the gradient of a distance-time graph represent?

  • Distance
  • Acceleration
  • Time
  • Speed (correct)

A car that is stationary has a constant velocity of zero.

True (A)

What is the average speed of a bicycle rider who travels 50.0 km in 2.5 hours?

20 km/h

The acceleration of an object is the rate of change of __________.

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Match the following scenarios with their corresponding terms:

<p>A car speeding up = Acceleration A car slowing down = Deceleration A car moving at a constant speed = Constant velocity A car at rest = Stationary</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long would it take for sound to travel 2000 meters at a speed of 330 meters per second?

<p>6.1 seconds (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the speed of a car that travels 125 kilometers in 2 hours?

<p>62.5 km/h</p> Signup and view all the answers

If an ant travels at approximately 30 meters per minute, it would move __________ meters in 45 minutes.

<p>1350</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a scalar quantity?

<p>Distance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Displacement is the total distance traveled, regardless of direction.

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What are the units typically used for measuring speed?

<p>meters per second (m/s) or kilometers per hour (km/h)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Velocity is a vector quantity that includes both __________ and __________.

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Match the following terms with their definitions:

<p>Distance = Total path length covered Speed = Distance divided by time Displacement = Change in position with direction Velocity = Rate of change of position</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a displacement-time graph, what does a horizontal line represent?

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The average speed of an object can be calculated by dividing total distance by total time.

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Calculate the displacement of a basketball player who runs 5 meters east and then 2 meters west.

<p>3 meters east</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the average acceleration of a roller coaster car that speeds up from 4 m/s to 22 m/s in 3 seconds?

<p>5.33 m/s² (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A cyclist accelerating from 0 to 8 m/s in 3 seconds has a lower acceleration than a car accelerating from 0 to 30 m/s in 8 seconds.

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What is the final velocity of a Ferrari that accelerates at 50 m/s/s for 3 seconds from an initial velocity of 10 m/s?

<p>160 m/s</p> Signup and view all the answers

The average acceleration of a lizard that goes from 2 m/s to 10 m/s in 4 seconds is __ m/s².

<p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following scenarios with their respective average accelerations:

<p>Cyclist from 0 to 8 m/s in 3 s = 2.67 m/s² Runner from 5 to 9 m/s in 4 s = 1 m/s² Car slowing from 20 to 5 m/s in 2 s = -7.5 m/s² Ball dropped after 2 seconds = 9.8 m/s²</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long does it take for a car to accelerate from rest to 70 km/h if the average acceleration is 5 m/s²?

<p>8 seconds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Acceleration is defined as the rate of change of distance over time.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Calculate the acceleration of a car that slows from 20 m/s to 5 m/s over 2 seconds.

<p>-7.5 m/s²</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Acceleration

The rate at which an object's velocity changes over time.

Instantaneous Velocity

The speed of an object at a particular moment in time.

Average Acceleration

The total change in velocity divided by the total time taken for the change.

Initial Velocity

The initial speed of an object before it starts accelerating.

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Final Velocity

The speed of an object after it has accelerated.

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Acceleration Equation

The change in velocity of an object over a specific period of time. It is calculated by dividing the change in velocity by the time taken for the change.

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Velocity-Time Graph

A graph that plots velocity on the y-axis and time on the x-axis.

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Positive Gradient

A line on a velocity-time graph with a positive slope, indicating that the object is accelerating.

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Position-time graph

A graph that shows the position of an object over time. The slope of the line represents the object's velocity.

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Scalar Quantity

A quantity that has only magnitude (size).

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Vector Quantity

A quantity that has both magnitude (size) and direction.

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Stationary object on a position-time graph

On a position-time graph, a horizontal line indicates the object is not moving.

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Distance

The total distance an object travels along a path.

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Displacement

The straight-line change in position from the starting point to the ending point.

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Constant velocity on a position-time graph

On a position-time graph, a line with a constant slope indicates the object is moving at a constant velocity.

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Velocity

The rate at which an object's position changes over time. It is a vector quantity.

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Constant velocity on a velocity-time graph

On a velocity-time graph, a horizontal line indicates the object is moving at a constant velocity.

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Speed

How fast an object is moving, regardless of direction. It is a scalar quantity.

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Speed

The distance traveled by an object in a given time.

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Kinematics

The branch of physics that deals with the study of motion without considering the forces causing it.

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Velocity

How fast an object is moving and in what direction.

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Study Notes

Objectives

  • Explain the difference between scalar and vector quantities, providing examples
  • Explain displacement, teaching calculation using initial and final positions
  • Detail the difference between distance and displacement, highlighting their importance in motion studies
  • Introduce basic kinematic equations and their applications
  • Interpret displacement/time graphs and velocity/time graphs

Kinematics

  • Kinematics is the branch of physics that analyzes object motion, excluding the forces causing it.

Example of Motion

  • Examples of motion are shown, likely including images or videos.

Free Fall Objects

  • Images/videos of free-falling objects are presented.

Scalar and Vector Quantities

  • Scalars have only magnitude (e.g., distance, speed, time, mass, energy)
  • Vectors have both magnitude and direction (e.g., displacement, velocity, acceleration, momentum, force)

Distance vs Displacement

  • Distance is a scalar quantity, representing the total ground covered during motion.
  • Displacement is a vector quantity, representing the overall change in an object's position.

Examples

  • Example questions are provided, such as calculating displacement of a cross-country team or distance/displacement of Indy 500 racers.

Distance and Displacement Graph

  • A graph of distance and displacement is shown.

Distance vs Displacement (Table)

  • A table contrasting distance and displacement, highlighting their differences regarding dependence on direction, and values.

Speed vs Velocity

  • Speed (scalar): how fast an object moves. Average speed = Total distance/Total time.
  • Velocity (vector): how fast and in which direction an object moves). Average velocity = Total displacement/Total time

Example Calculation (Speed)

  • An example calculation, likely for average speed, involving given distance and time values.

Example Calculation (Speed and Velocity)

  • Example problems involving speed and velocity calculation are included.

Instantaneous Speed vs Average Speed

  • Instantaneous speed is the speed at a specific moment in time.
  • Average speed is the average of all instantaneous speeds.

Position-Time Graph

  • Graphs of position vs time are displayed to visualize motion based on stationary, uniform, and non-uniform speeds.

Position/Time Graph Examples

  • Various position/time graph examples are shown, demonstrating different types of motion.

Velocity/Time Graph Analysis

  • Types of motion are analyzed based on velocity/time graphs.

Examples of velocity/time graph

  • A sample velocity/time graph is shown.

Velocity/ Time graph Example Analysis

  • Analysis of different features of a graph, including flat lines, positive gradient, and negative gradient.

Example Calculations

  • Worked examples of calculations are included, relating to average speed and distance.

Activity

  • A set of problems for calculating speed, velocity, and acceleration, using provided data.

Acceleration

  • Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity.

Acceleration Calculations

  • Examples of acceleration calculations are presented, dealing with change in velocity and time.

Definition: Acceleration

  • Acceleration is the change in velocity divided by the time taken for the change. It is a vector.

Variables, Units, Equations for Acceleration

  • Variables associated with acceleration are presented, including unit, and equations.

Initial and Final Velocity Calculation

  • Equations for calculating final velocity (v=u+at) and initial velocity (u=v-at) from a given acceleration, initial velocity, or time.
  • Example problems using the equations and given values demonstrate how to find those.

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