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What is the definition of distance?
What is the definition of distance?
- The distance covered in a specific direction.
- The total length of the path traveled by an object, regardless of direction. (correct)
- The shortest straight-line distance from the initial to the final position.
- The rate at which an object changes its displacement.
Speed is a vector quantity that takes direction into account.
Speed is a vector quantity that takes direction into account.
False (B)
How is average speed calculated?
How is average speed calculated?
Total distance traveled divided by total time taken.
Displacement is measured in __________.
Displacement is measured in __________.
Match the following concepts with their definitions:
Match the following concepts with their definitions:
What unit is used to measure speed?
What unit is used to measure speed?
If two displacements are in opposite directions, you add their magnitudes to find the resultant displacement.
If two displacements are in opposite directions, you add their magnitudes to find the resultant displacement.
What distinguishes velocity from speed?
What distinguishes velocity from speed?
If a car travels 100 meters in 20 seconds, its speed is __________ m/s.
If a car travels 100 meters in 20 seconds, its speed is __________ m/s.
What is the primary characteristic of motion?
What is the primary characteristic of motion?
Distance is a vector quantity.
Distance is a vector quantity.
What is the SI unit of speed?
What is the SI unit of speed?
Define uniform motion.
Define uniform motion.
A body in uniform motion has zero acceleration.
A body in uniform motion has zero acceleration.
Which of the following best describes velocity?
Which of the following best describes velocity?
Define displacement and explain how it differs from distance.
Define displacement and explain how it differs from distance.
Acceleration can be classified as positive when an object is __________.
Acceleration can be classified as positive when an object is __________.
The energy transfer when a kettle boils is an example of __________.
The energy transfer when a kettle boils is an example of __________.
Which of the following describes the rate of change of velocity?
Which of the following describes the rate of change of velocity?
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Acceleration can only be positive.
Acceleration can only be positive.
Displacement can never be greater than the distance travelled.
Displacement can never be greater than the distance travelled.
LED bulbs are more __________ compared to incandescent bulbs.
LED bulbs are more __________ compared to incandescent bulbs.
Match each application with its corresponding principle:
Match each application with its corresponding principle:
Flashcards
Motion
Motion
A change in an object's position over time, relative to a reference point.
Distance
Distance
The total length of the path traveled, no matter the direction.
Displacement
Displacement
Shortest distance from start to end, with direction.
Speed
Speed
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Velocity
Velocity
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Scalar Quantity
Scalar Quantity
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Vector Quantity
Vector Quantity
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Average Speed
Average Speed
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Uniform motion
Uniform motion
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Non-uniform motion
Non-uniform motion
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Instantaneous speed
Instantaneous speed
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Acceleration
Acceleration
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Positive acceleration
Positive acceleration
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Negative acceleration
Negative acceleration
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Speeding up
Speeding up
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Energy
Energy
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Speed (SI unit)
Speed (SI unit)
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Speed vs Velocity
Speed vs Velocity
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Study Notes
Physics Grade 9 - Motion Revision
- Motion: Occurs when an object changes position relative to a reference point over time.
Distance
- Definition: The total length of the path traveled by an object, regardless of direction.
- Unit: Meters (m)
- Scalar quantity: Doesn't consider direction.
- Represented: x, d, or s
Displacement
- Definition: The shortest straight-line distance from the initial position to the final position, considering direction.
- Unit: Meters (m)
- Vector quantity: Considers direction.
- Formula: Displacement = Final position - Initial position (Δx = xfinal - xinitial)
- Represented: x, d, or s
Speed
- Definition: The rate at which an object covers distance. It does not take direction into account.
- Scalar quantity: Doesn't involve direction.
- Formula: Speed = Distance / Time (v = x/t)
Velocity
- Definition: The rate at which an object changes its displacement. It includes both magnitude and direction.
- Vector quantity: Involves both magnitude and direction.
- Formula: Velocity = Displacement / Time (v = Δx/t)
Uniform Motion
- Definition: The object covers equal distances in equal time intervals.
- Constant speed: Speed remains the same over time.
- Constant velocity: Both speed and direction remain constant over time.
Non-Uniform Motion
- Definition: The object covers unequal distances in equal time intervals.
- Variable speed: Speed changes over time.
- Variable velocity: Either speed or direction, or both, change over time.
Acceleration
- Definition: Measures how quickly an object's velocity changes over time.
- Positive acceleration: Speeding Up
- Negative acceleration (deceleration): Slowing Down
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This quiz covers key concepts of motion in physics for Grade 9 students. It includes topics such as distance, displacement, speed, and velocity, highlighting important definitions, units, and formulas. Brush up on your understanding of how objects move and the principles that govern their motion.
