Physics: Measuring Motion in Terms of Distance and Time

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What is the standard unit of measurement for distance or length in the metric system?

Meter

If the length to be measured is very short, which prefixes are used?

Deci-, centi-, milli-

What is the formula given in the text to calculate speed?

Speed = distance traveled / time

What affects the distance traveled by a moving object?

The object's speed

Which type of materials are classified as good conductors of heat and electricity?

Metals

What characteristic makes a solid material a good conductor according to the text?

Having compact atoms

What is the primary reason metals are good conductors of heat?

Their electrons can flow easily

Which of the following materials is an insulator?

A non-metal

What happens when light is blocked by an object?

A shadow is formed

How does light interact with a mirror?

It is reflected by the mirror

What property characterizes good conductors according to the text?

They have very dense atoms

What happens when light passes through a transparent material?

It is transmitted through the material

Explore the concept of motion as a change in position in relation to a reference point. Learn about measuring distance using various methods such as time, landmarks, and body parts. Understand the standard unit of measurement for distance.

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