Physics Measuring Distance and Speed Quiz

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What is the most appropriate tool for measuring the distance between two students standing in the same classroom?

  • Measuring tape
  • Odometer
  • Meterstick (correct)
  • Yardstick

What three units are commonly used to express time?

  • Milliseconds (ms), seconds (s), minutes (min)
  • Seconds (s), minutes (min), hours (h) (correct)
  • Seconds (s), hours (h), days (d)
  • Minutes (min), hours (h), days (d)

How many minutes are there in one complete trip of the second hand around an analog clock?

  • 120
  • 60 (correct)
  • 30
  • 12

Which of these is NOT a tool for measuring distance?

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In an analog clock, what does the short hand represent?

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

How many minutes are represented by each mark between the numbers on an analog clock?

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Which of these is a key point mentioned in the content about measuring distance?

<p>Distance can be measured using various tools, including rulers and measuring tapes. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a stopwatch?

<p>To determine the duration of simultaneous events. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A car travels at a speed of 10 m/s for 15 seconds. What is the car's displacement?

<p>150 m (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A runner completes a 5 km race in 30 minutes. What is the runner's average speed in km/h?

<p>20 km/h (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A car travels 100 km in 2 hours. What is the car's average velocity?

<p>50 km/h (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An airplane flies at a constant speed of 600 km/h for 3 hours. What is the airplane's displacement?

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A train traveling at 80 km/h takes 2 hours to reach its destination. How far did the train travel?

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A ball is thrown straight up in the air and reaches a maximum height of 10 meters. What is the ball's displacement when it returns to its starting position?

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A car travels 200 km east, then 100 km west. What is the car's total displacement?

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A cyclist travels 5 km north, then 3 km east, and finally 5 km south. What is the cyclist's total displacement?

<p>3 km (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most appropriate tool for measuring the distance between two cities?

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What is the primary advantage of a measuring tape over a ruler?

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What unit of measurement is typically used by an odometer?

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Which measuring tool is most suitable for measuring the length of a room?

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If a ball rolls 10 centimeters, which tool would be the most accurate to measure the distance?

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Why is it important to align the zero mark of the ruler with the starting point when measuring distance?

<p>To ensure the measurement is accurate and consistent. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a yardstick?

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What is the fundamental difference between measuring short distances and long distances?

<p>The tools used for measuring. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula used to calculate speed?

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

If a person walks at a speed of 4 km/h for 2 hours, what distance will they cover?

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What is the key difference between speed and velocity?

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If a car travels 120 km in 2 hours, what is its average speed?

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What is the unit for measuring speed?

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Which of the following is an example of velocity?

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A car travels 100 km in 2 hours, then stops for 30 minutes, and then travels another 50 km in 1 hour. What is the average speed of the car?

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Which of the following statements is TRUE about speed and velocity?

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What is the primary distinction between speed and velocity?

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Which of the following is the correct formula to calculate speed?

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In the context of the Kids Car Racers game, which factor primarily affects how fast the car moves?

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What is implied when an object covers a longer distance in a shorter time?

<p>The object is moving faster. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following units is NOT a standard unit of speed?

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If a car covers 100 meters in 5 seconds, what is its speed?

<p>10 m/s (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes speed in relation to time?

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What might cause a racing car to move slower according to the principles of motion?

<p>Increased resistance or drag. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of speed?

<p>The rate of change in the position of a moving object. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which formula would you use to calculate speed if you have distance and time?

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What does velocity take into account that speed does not?

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Which formula is used to calculate velocity when displacement and time are known?

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How can acceleration be calculated?

<p>By subtracting initial velocity from final velocity and then dividing by time. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What definition best describes time in relation to motion?

<p>The duration during which an object is in motion. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding displacement?

<p>It can be negative if the position changes in the opposite direction. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'm/s' represent in formulas related to motion?

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Flashcards

Meter Stick

A tool that measures distances up to one meter, marked in millimeters and centimeters.

Yardstick

A measuring tool that is 3 feet long, often flat and rectangular.

Measuring Tape

A flexible tool used for measuring longer distances around curves.

Odometer

An instrument that measures large distances, primarily for vehicles, in kilometers or miles.

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Ruler Measurement Steps

Steps to measure distance using a ruler: align zero to starting point and read the ending point.

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Short vs. Long Distance Measurement

Short distances use rulers; long distances use tools like odometers.

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Point A and Point B

Reference points used to measure the distance in a measurement example.

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Distance Measurement Accuracy

Using the correct measuring tool ensures accurate distance readings.

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Measurement of distance

Distance can be measured using tools like rulers, meter sticks, or measuring tapes.

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Stopwatch

A device used to measure time intervals, with start, stop, and reset functions.

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Analog clock

A clock that shows time with rotating hands over a dial with numbers.

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Hour hand

The short hand on an analog clock that indicates the current hour.

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Minute hand

The long hand on an analog clock that indicates the current minutes.

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Second hand

The thin, fast-moving hand on an analog clock that counts seconds.

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Clock divisions

The divisions on an analog clock indicating hours and minutes—12 sections total.

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Velocity

The speed of an object in a specific direction, measured in m/s or km/h.

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Displacement

The distance and direction of an object's change in position from its starting point.

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Distance

The total length of the path traveled by an object, regardless of direction.

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Constant Speed

When an object covers equal distances in equal intervals of time without changing speed.

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Time Calculation for Velocity

To find time, use the formula: time = distance / velocity.

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Calculate Displacement

Displacement can be calculated using the formula: displacement = velocity × time.

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Speed

The rate at which an object covers distance, without regard to direction, typically measured in m/s or km/h.

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Example of Arrow Velocity

An arrow travels 15 meters at a speed of 3 m/s; it takes 5 seconds to reach the target.

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Formula for Speed

Speed (s) is calculated as distance (d) divided by time (t): s = d/t.

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Units of Speed

Common units used to measure speed include meters per second (m/s), kilometers per hour (kph), and miles per hour (mph).

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Factors Affecting Speed

The speed of an object can be affected by factors like distance and time taken to cover it.

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Describing Motion

To describe a moving object, consider its speed, direction, and changes during movement.

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Example of Speed

An object traveling twice the distance in the same time is said to be moving faster than another object.

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Kids Car Racers App

A mobile application used to observe and practice concepts of speed and movement through a game.

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Distance Calculation

The process of determining the distance covered based on speed and time.

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Speed Formula

Speed is calculated as distance divided by time; S = d/t.

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Velocity Definition

Velocity is speed with a specific direction; v = d/t.

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Conversion of Kilometers to Miles

To convert km to miles, multiply kilometers by 0.62.

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Walking Speed Example

If walking at 3 km/h, how far would you go in 4 hours?

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Duration in Motion

The time spent moving at a certain speed.

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True or False Statement on Velocity

Velocity includes speed and direction; is true.

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Fast Object Characteristics

A fast object covers more distance in less time.

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Time

The duration of a period or how long an object is moving.

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Acceleration

The rate of change of velocity of a moving object.

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Distance Formula

d = s*t where d is distance, s is speed, and t is time.

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Velocity Formula

v = d/t where v is velocity, d is displacement, and t is time.

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Acceleration Formula

a = (v_f - v_i)/t where a is acceleration, v_f is final velocity, and v_i is initial velocity.

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Study Notes

Unit 8: Motion

  • Overview of motion as a change in an object's position over time
  • Objects change position when a force is applied
  • Various descriptors of motion are used to describe movement
  • Key terms: distance, displacement, speed, and velocity

Essential Questions

  • How is motion described?
  • What tools are used to measure distance and time?
  • What are standard units for distance and time?
  • What is the difference between distance and displacement?
  • How is velocity different from speed?
  • How are speed and velocity calculated?
  • How is acceleration calculated?

Review

  • Force: a push or pull that can change the shape, size, or form of an object
  • Forces can also cause objects to move or change speed
  • Force can be classified as contact or non-contact
  • Contact force: requires physical contact between objects (e.g., friction)
  • Non-contact force: acts between objects even if they are not touching (e.g., gravity or magnetism)

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