Physics Motion Quiz

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What is the term for an object that is not in motion relative to a given frame of reference?

  • Inert
  • Static
  • Stagnant
  • At rest (correct)

What concept of motion cannot be determined according to modern physics?

  • Uniform motion
  • Circular motion
  • Relative motion
  • Absolute motion (correct)

What branch of physics describes the motion of objects without reference to their cause?

  • Kinematics (correct)
  • Quantum mechanics
  • Dynamics
  • Static physics

What is the measure of the rate of motion of an object in a particular direction?

<p>Velocity (B)</p>
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Which term describes the change in position of an object relative to a frame of reference with a change in time?

<p>Displacement (D)</p>
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What is distance in the context of motion?

<p>Total path length covered during motion (D)</p>
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How is displacement different from distance?

<p>It requires both magnitude and direction for complete representation (A)</p>
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How is motion defined?

<p>Change of position of an object with respect to time (A)</p>
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What is required for complete representation of displacement?

<p>Magnitude and direction (B)</p>
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How is displacement different from distance in terms of representation?

<p>Displacement requires both magnitude and direction, while distance is represented only by magnitude (C)</p>
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