Physics: Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration
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Physics: Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration

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What is the average speed of a student who runs 1000m in 30 minutes?

  • 10.49 m/s
  • 5.56 m/min
  • 55.56 m/min (correct)
  • 33.33 m/min

    • How is velocity defined?

  • It is speed in a given direction. (correct)
  • It is the change in distance over time.
  • It is speed without direction.
  • It is the speed of an object at a specific moment.

    • What is the average velocity of a student who returns to their starting point after a complete lap around a circular track?

  • 1000 m/min
  • 50 m/min
  • 0 m/min (correct)
  • 33.33 m/min

    • Which factor is essential for determining the speed of an object?

    <p>The distance traveled per unit of time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these represents instantaneous velocity?

    <p>A car moving at a consistent speed of 60 km/h.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does average speed indicate about a journey?

    <p>The total distance divided by total time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true about acceleration?

    <p>Acceleration can occur with a change in direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of correct velocity?

    <p>30 meters per second east</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines instantaneous speed?

    <p>The speed at a specific moment in time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When Mr. Rabbit claims he is faster than Mr. Tortoise, what is likely the reason for his misunderstanding?

    <p>He considers only time, not distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating average velocity?

    <p>Total displacement / total time of travel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about motion is correct?

    <p>Motion can be described relative to a reference point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unit is commonly used for measuring acceleration?

    <p>m/s/s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to average speed if a vehicle travels at varying speeds during a trip?

    <p>It does not tell the variations in speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which best describes the role of the speedometer in a car?

    <p>It shows the instantaneous speed of the vehicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a child walks at a speed of 4 km/hr, which additional factor is critical for locating them?

    <p>The direction in which they have been walking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Speed

    • Speed represents a measure of how fast something moves.
    • The SI unit for speed is meters per second (m/s) or kilometers per hour (km/h) for longer distances.
    • Average speed is the total distance travelled divided by the total time taken.
    • Instantaneous speed refers to the speed at any given instant, often different from the average speed.
    • A speedometer indicates a vehicle's instantaneous speed.

    Velocity

    • Velocity is speed in a specific direction.
    • Velocity is a vector quantity, possessing both magnitude (speed) and direction.
    • Train engineers use speed, while pilots rely on velocity.
    • Average velocity is the overall displacement divided by the total time of travel.
    • Instantaneous velocity is the velocity at any particular moment.

    Acceleration

    • Acceleration is the change in velocity over time.
    • Acceleration can occur when an object increases or decreases speed, or changes direction.
    • It measures the rate of change in velocity, expressed in units of meters per second squared (m/s²).

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    Test your understanding of key concepts in physics regarding speed, velocity, and acceleration. This quiz covers definitions, units, and the differences between instantaneous and average measurements. Dive into the world of motion and see how well you grasp these fundamental ideas!

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