Physics Test - Part A
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Distance is always a positive number because it is a scalar.

True (A)

Which of these describes the location of an object with respect to a starting point?

  • Distance
  • Position (correct)
  • Velocity
  • Displacement
  • A car that is traveling at 55 km/h is moving faster than another car traveling at -55 km/h.

    False (B)

    What does a zero slope on a velocity-time graph indicate about an object's motion?

    <p>The object is not accelerating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To find distance when given time and velocity you ______ the two

    <p>multiply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What represents the velocity at the beginning of a time interval?

    <p>Initial velocity (v1) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is equal to the slope of a displacement-time graph?

    <p>Average velocity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definition:

    <p>Speed = Distance traveled per unit time Velocity = Displacement per unit time Scalar = A quantity with magnitude but no direction Vector = A quantity that has both magnitude and direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What quantity indicates how far an object has traveled without specifying direction?

    <p>distance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A dog walks east at 5.9 m/s. How long will it take to travel 210.0 m?

    <p>35.6 s (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the slope of a position-time graph represent?

    <p>velocity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is a vector quantity?

    <p>velocity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the final distance of a trip is +19.8 m, and the change in distance is +7.3 m, where was the starting point?

    <p>+12.5 m</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The rate of change of velocity of an object is indicated by its ____.

    <p>acceleration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An object with a positive initial velocity and negative acceleration will always increase in velocity.

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

    What is the position of the object at 5.0 seconds according to the provided Position-Time graph?

    <p>7 m (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average velocity of the object over the first 11.0 seconds, according to the provided Position-Time graph?

    <p>0.37 m/s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the provided Position-Time graph, during what interval(s) is the object moving forward?

    <p>A, B and E (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the provided Position-Time graph, the object is moving backward during interval C.

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

    What is the displacement of the object from 6.0 s to 14.0 s according to the provided Position-Time graph?

    <p>16 m (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A cheetah can run with a maximum speed of 110 km/hr. If his sprint lasts 5.0 s, he will travel approximately ______ meters.

    <p>152.78</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the description with the associated term:

    <p>Change in position = Displacement Total length of path = Distance Change in position over time = Average velocity Total path length over time = Average speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You leave your place at 3:00 pm and drive for 100 km. When you arrive at your destination it is 5:00 pm. What was your average velocity?

    <p>50 km/hr (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Physics Test - Part A

    • Rate of change: Defined as the change in state divided by the change in time
    • Distance vs. Position: Distance is a scalar (magnitude only) measuring total travel, while position is a vector (magnitude and direction) indicating location relative to a reference point
    • Speed vs. Velocity: Speed is the rate of distance covered (scalar), while velocity is the rate of change of position (vector)
    • Velocity calculations: Velocity equals change in distance over time
    • Position-time graphs: Slope of the graph represents velocity
    • Vector quantities: Examples include velocity and displacement, these have both magnitude and direction

    Definitions

    • Speed: The rate at which an object covers distance, always positive, no direction
    • Velocity: A vector quantity that involves displacement over time, and can be negative

    True/False Questions

    • Moving objects: Positive slopes on velocity-time graphs indicate moving objects
    • Distance vs. direction: Distance is always positive, while vector quantities like displacement can be negative.
    • Circular paths: When an object completes a circular path, its average velocity is zero
    • Relative motion: A car traveling at 55km/h is moving faster than a car traveling at -55km/h
    • Horizontal lines: A horizontal line on a position-time graph indicates the object is stationary
    • Accelerating objects: A zero slope on a velocity-time graph means no change in velocity (no acceleration) - object may be travelling at constant velocity
    • Velocity vs. distance: Velocity uses displacement, while distance refers to total travel
    • Calculating distance: Distance is not determined by dividing time and velocity in this context

    Diagrams (Part B)

    • Position-Time Graph Analysis: Analyze graphs to determine position, velocity (from slope), intervals of motion (forward, backward, rest), and displacement over specific time intervals
    • Problem-solving with graphs: Questions require a practical application of principles learned

    Other Problems (Part C & D)

    • Average Velocity Calculation: Example calculation of average velocity given distance and time
    • Distance calculation: Calculate the distance traveled given velocity and time
    • Displacement Calculation for a closed path: Determine displacement for a closed path situation
    • Speed and Velocity Calculations/Definitions: Includes calculation given time and velocity, displacement, and the difference between speed and velocity.
    • Time Calculation: Calculation for time given velocity and distance.

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    Test your understanding of key physics concepts such as rate of change, speed versus velocity, and distance versus position. This quiz includes definitions and true/false questions to assess your grasp of these fundamental topics. Prepare to analyze graphs and understand vector quantities!

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