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Why must the choices of reference frame and units of size be shared?
Why must the choices of reference frame and units of size be shared?
What is a requirement for describing positions of objects and directions of forces and motions?
What is a requirement for describing positions of objects and directions of forces and motions?
Why is it necessary to choose a reference frame?
Why is it necessary to choose a reference frame?
What is an implication of choosing a reference frame?
What is an implication of choosing a reference frame?
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What is the purpose of choosing units of size?
What is the purpose of choosing units of size?
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What is the unit of measurement for speed?
What is the unit of measurement for speed?
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What is the difference between speed and velocity?
What is the difference between speed and velocity?
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What happens to the acceleration of a car when it slows down?
What happens to the acceleration of a car when it slows down?
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What is acceleration?
What is acceleration?
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What happens to the velocity of an object when it changes direction?
What happens to the velocity of an object when it changes direction?
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What is the result of a change in speed?
What is the result of a change in speed?
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Why does a car have acceleration when it changes direction?
Why does a car have acceleration when it changes direction?
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What is true about velocity?
What is true about velocity?
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Study Notes
Describing Objects and Motions
- When describing objects and motions, a reference frame must be chosen arbitrarily.
- A unit of size must also be chosen arbitrarily to describe the positions of objects and the directions of forces and motions.
- The chosen reference frame and units of size must be shared with others to ensure effective communication and understanding.
- Without shared reference frames and units of size, it is difficult to convey information about objects and motions accurately.
Motion and Speed
- Speed refers to the rate at which an object moves over a certain amount of time.
- Speed is calculated by dividing distance (meters) by time (seconds).
- The unit of measurement for speed is meters per second (m/s).
Velocity
- Velocity is the speed of an object plus the direction it travels.
- Velocity includes both the speed and direction of an object.
Acceleration
- Acceleration is a change in the velocity of an object.
- When a car speeds up, its acceleration increases, making the car go faster.
- When a car slows down, its acceleration decreases.
- Any change in velocity, whether due to a change in speed or direction, is acceleration.
- If a car changes direction, it also has acceleration, even if the speed remains constant.
Key Concepts
- Velocity is a combination of speed and direction.
- If the speed and direction remain constant, the velocity remains constant.
- If the speed or direction changes, the velocity also changes.
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Description
This quiz covers the concept of reference frames in physics, including the description of positions, forces, and motions. It emphasizes the importance of choosing a reference frame and units of size to share information with others.
