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Which mathematical operation is used to calculate speed?
Which mathematical operation is used to calculate speed?
If an object travels 500 meters in 25 seconds, what is its speed?
If an object travels 500 meters in 25 seconds, what is its speed?
What does a straight line on a distance-time graph represent?
What does a straight line on a distance-time graph represent?
What must be done if distance is measured in kilometers, and we want to calculate speed in meters per second?
What must be done if distance is measured in kilometers, and we want to calculate speed in meters per second?
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If time is a constant, how does increasing distance, impact the speed?
If time is a constant, how does increasing distance, impact the speed?
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What is the standard unit of measurement for time?
What is the standard unit of measurement for time?
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A pendulum clock uses the regular swing of a pendulum to keep time, what is one complete swing of the pendulum called?
A pendulum clock uses the regular swing of a pendulum to keep time, what is one complete swing of the pendulum called?
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What describes the number of oscillations of a pendulum in one second?
What describes the number of oscillations of a pendulum in one second?
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Which formula correctly calculates the speed of a moving object?
Which formula correctly calculates the speed of a moving object?
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What term describes a body whose speed is constant?
What term describes a body whose speed is constant?
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How do you describe the motion of an object that does not change its position with respect to time?
How do you describe the motion of an object that does not change its position with respect to time?
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On a distance-time graph, what does the slope of the line represent?
On a distance-time graph, what does the slope of the line represent?
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What does a curved line on distance-time graph indicate?
What does a curved line on distance-time graph indicate?
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Flashcards
Speed
Speed
The rate at which an object moves, calculated by dividing the distance traveled by the time taken.
Distance-Time Graph
Distance-Time Graph
A graph showing the relationship between distance traveled and time taken.
Slope of a Distance-Time Graph
Slope of a Distance-Time Graph
The slope of a distance-time graph represents the speed of an object.
Uniform Motion
Uniform Motion
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Non-Uniform Motion
Non-Uniform Motion
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What is time in physics?
What is time in physics?
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What is the standard unit of time?
What is the standard unit of time?
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How is time measured?
How is time measured?
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What is motion?
What is motion?
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What is speed?
What is speed?
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What is a distance-time graph?
What is a distance-time graph?
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What does the slope of a distance-time graph represent?
What does the slope of a distance-time graph represent?
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What do the lines on a distance-time graph tell us?
What do the lines on a distance-time graph tell us?
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Study Notes
Defining Time
- Time is a fundamental concept in physics, representing the progression of events from the past through the present to the future.
- Time can be measured in various units, including seconds, minutes, hours, days, years, and centuries.
- Time is a fundamental quantity in physics.
- The standard unit of measurement for time is the second (s).
- A second is a specific duration used to compare the lengths of other time intervals.
Measuring Time
- Time is measured using various instruments, such as sundials, hourglasses, pendulum clocks, wristwatches, and electronic clocks.
- Pendulum clocks use the regular swing of a pendulum to keep time. A pendulum is a weight hung from a fixed point that swings back and forth.
- The time taken for one complete swing of a pendulum is its period.
- The back-and-forth motion of a pendulum is periodic motion. Frequency is the number of oscillations in one second.
- Frequency is calculated by dividing 1 by the time period.
- Modern clocks use quartz crystals or atomic oscillations for high accuracy and precision.
Motion
- Motion is the change in position of an object over time.
- Motion can be described by speed, direction, and acceleration.
- A body is in motion if its position changes with respect to time.
- A body is at rest if its position does not change with respect to time.
Understanding Speed
- Speed measures how quickly an object is moving.
- Speed is calculated by dividing the distance traveled by the time taken to travel that distance (Speed = Distance / Time).
- The units of speed are meters per second (m/s) or kilometers per hour (km/h).
- Uniform motion occurs when the speed of a body is constant over a period of time.
- Non-uniform motion occurs when the speed of a body changes over a period of time.
Distance - Time Graph
- A distance-time graph visually represents an object's motion by plotting distance traveled against time.
- The slope of a distance-time graph represents the object's speed.
- A straight line on a distance-time graph indicates uniform motion.
- A curved line on a distance-time graph indicates non-uniform motion.
Key Take Aways
- Time is a fundamental quantity used to measure the progression of events.
- Understanding time is essential for understanding motion, which is the change in position of an object with respect to time.
- Speed, a crucial aspect of motion, is calculated by dividing the distance traveled by the time taken.
- A distance-time graph helps visualize motion, with its slope representing the speed.
- Distance-time graphs show whether an object is in uniform or non-uniform motion.
Calculating Speed
- Speed is calculated by dividing the distance traveled by the time taken. (Speed = Distance / Time)
Units of Measurement
- Consistent units for distance and time are crucial when calculating speed.
- For example, if distance is in kilometers (km) and time is in hours (h), the speed will be in kilometers per hour (km/h).
- If distance is in meters (m) and time in seconds (s), the speed will be in meters per second (m/s).
Converting Units
- Units need converting if they are not consistent.
- For instance, if time is in minutes and speed is required in meters per second, convert minutes to seconds.
Distance-Time Graphs
- Distance-time graphs show motion; the slope represents speed.
- A straight line on a distance-time graph indicates constant speed (uniform motion).
- A curved line on a distance-time graph indicates changing speed (non-uniform motion).
Understanding Speed and Distance
- Speed is directly proportional to distance when time remains constant.
- Increasing distance increases speed if time is constant.
Recognizing Constant Speed
- A straight line on a distance-time graph shows constant speed.
- Equal distances are covered in equal time intervals.
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Description
Explore the fundamental concepts of time in physics, including its definition and measurement techniques. This quiz covers various instruments used to measure time, such as pendulum clocks and electronic devices, and introduces key terms like periodic motion and frequency.
