Gr 10 Physical Sciences Term 3
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What are the two characteristics that define a vector?

  • Magnitude and direction (correct)
  • Mass and velocity
  • Length and width
  • Force and acceleration

    • When are two vectors considered equal?

  • When they have the same magnitude but different directions
  • When they have different magnitudes but the same direction
  • When they are both negative vectors
  • When they have the same magnitude and direction (correct)

    • What does a negative sign indicate in a vector?

  • A vector with a small magnitude
  • A vector with no direction
  • A vector with the opposite direction (correct)
  • A vector with a large magnitude

    • What is the result of adding two vectors together?

    <p>A vector with a magnitude and direction that depends on the individual vectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to consider both magnitude and direction when adding vectors?

    <p>Because both the magnitude and direction affect the result</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be used to illustrate vector addition graphically?

    <p>Displacement vectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concept of equality of vectors used for in real-world applications?

    <p>To determine if two forces are acting in the same way</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you subtract one vector from another?

    <p>By adding the negative of the second vector to the first</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of acceleration in the context of motion with constant acceleration?

    <p>m/s^2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following variables represents the final velocity in the equations of motion?

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

    What is the purpose of the four equations of motion?

    <p>To analyze motion with constant acceleration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of gravitational potential energy?

    <p>The energy an object has due to its position or state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of gravitational potential energy?

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

    Which equation of motion relates the initial velocity, final velocity, and acceleration?

    <p>v_f = v_i + at</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum number of known quantities required to solve a problem involving motion with constant acceleration?

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the problem-solving strategy in motion with constant acceleration?

    <p>To select the appropriate equation of motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the symbol used to denote gravitational potential energy?

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

    In which context is gravitational potential energy the energy an object possesses due to its height above the Earth's surface?

    <p>In the context of the Earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between distance and displacement?

    <p>Distance measures the total path length, while displacement measures the net change in position.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential to establish a clear frame of reference in analyzing motion?

    <p>To accurately describe the position of an object and any changes in that position.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of understanding vector addition?

    <p>To solve problems involving multiple vector quantities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in the head-to-tail method of vector addition?

    <p>Draw a rough sketch of the situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of average speed and average velocity?

    <p>Meter per second</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of defining a reference direction in the head-to-tail method?

    <p>To define the direction of the first vector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does average speed measure?

    <p>The total distance traveled by an object.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between average speed and average velocity?

    <p>Average speed is a scalar quantity, while average velocity is a vector quantity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of vectors are algebraic techniques useful for?

    <p>Collinear vectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating average speed?

    <p>v_avg = D / Δt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a reference frame?

    <p>To provide a context for understanding an object's position and movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the direction of motion in velocity?

    <p>It determines the direction of velocity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum number of directions required in a frame of reference?

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

    What is the purpose of choosing a reference point in a frame of reference?

    <p>To provide a context for describing positions and movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between speed and velocity in terms of dependence on path?

    <p>Velocity depends on the path taken, while speed does not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of adding or subtracting magnitudes in algebraic techniques?

    <p>The sign of the sum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be said about the sign of velocity?

    <p>It can be positive or negative depending on the direction of motion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using a reference frame?

    <p>It provides a context for understanding an object's position and movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the speed of an object during a round trip?

    <p>It is non-zero because the total distance traveled is positive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the velocity of an object for a round trip?

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

    What is the relationship between the reference point and the coordinate system in a frame of reference?

    <p>The reference point is the origin of the coordinate system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between distance and displacement?

    <p>Distance is the total length of the path, whereas displacement is the straight-line distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of average acceleration?

    <p>Metre per second squared (m·s⁻²)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for average acceleration?

    <p>a = Δv / Δt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does acceleration indicate?

    <p>How the velocity of an object changes with time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of acceleration?

    <p>Vector quantity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the boy's perspective on his motion when he is on a moving train?

    <p>He is not moving relative to the train.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when velocity is positive and acceleration is negative?

    <p>The object slows down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of instantaneous velocity?

    <p>The velocity of an object at a specific instant in time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the frame of reference in motion?

    <p>The reference point and direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In one-dimensional motion, what is the direction of position relative to the origin?

    <p>Either positive or negative.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for instantaneous velocity?

    <p>v = lim(Δt → 0) Δx / Δt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of position?

    <p>Meters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between instantaneous velocity and average velocity?

    <p>Instantaneous velocity is the velocity at a specific instant, while average velocity is the velocity over a time interval</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between distance and displacement?

    <p>Distance is a scalar quantity, while displacement is a vector quantity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for displacement?

    <p>Δx = xf - xi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between distance and displacement in terms of path?

    <p>Distance depends on the path, while displacement is independent of the path.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the sign of distance?

    <p>Always positive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the type of quantity that distance is?

    <p>Scalar quantity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of displacement relative to the chosen frame of reference?

    <p>Either positive or negative.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of adding two steps forward and three steps forward?

    <p>Five steps forward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of subtracting three steps forward from five steps forward?

    <p>Two steps forward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the resultant vector of two vectors acting in the same direction?

    <p>The sum of the two vectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of an equilibrant vector?

    <p>A vector with the same magnitude but opposite direction to the resultant vector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the head-to-tail method in vector addition?

    <p>To add vectors graphically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of adding a vector and its equilibrant?

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

    What is the difference between vector addition and subtraction?

    <p>Vector addition is for vectors in the same direction, while subtraction is for vectors in opposite directions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of adding two vectors of equal magnitude but opposite direction?

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

    What is the graphical technique used to add vectors?

    <p>The head-to-tail method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of choosing a scale when drawing vectors graphically?

    <p>To accurately represent the magnitude of the vectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of motion at constant velocity?

    <p>Object's position changes at a steady rate over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the position-time graph indicate in uniform motion?

    <p>A steady rate of change in position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of the position-time graph in motion with constant acceleration?

    <p>A parabolic curve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the magnitude of the instantaneous velocity?

    <p>Instantaneous speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the velocity-time graph indicate in motion with constant acceleration?

    <p>A linear change in velocity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is velocity determined from an acceleration-time graph?

    <p>By calculating the area under the graph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unit is used to measure instantaneous speed?

    <p>Meter per second (m/s)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between instantaneous velocity and instantaneous speed?

    <p>Instantaneous velocity is vector, but instantaneous speed is scalar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a stationary object?

    <p>Constant position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the velocity-time graph in uniform motion?

    <p>To indicate the object's constant velocity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of distinguishing between an instant in time and a time interval?

    <p>To analyze the motion of an object accurately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the acceleration-time graph indicate in motion with constant acceleration?

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

    What is the main difference between describing motion using words and diagrams?

    <p>Words provide a narrative, while diagrams provide a visual representation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of motion has a constant position, velocity, and acceleration?

    <p>Stationary object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the position-time, velocity-time, and acceleration-time graphs?

    <p>They provide a comprehensive understanding of motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of graph would be used to represent the motion of a stationary object?

    <p>Horizontal lines in all three graphs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the third method for describing motion?

    <p>Using mathematical equations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary application of understanding instantaneous velocity and speed?

    <p>Designing better control systems in automotive engineering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of using graphs to describe motion?

    <p>They provide a visual representation of motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between uniform motion and motion with constant acceleration?

    <p>Uniform motion has a constant velocity, while motion with constant acceleration has a changing velocity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of measurement for gravitational potential energy?

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

    What happens to the gravitational potential energy of an object as it falls?

    <p>It decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula to calculate kinetic energy?

    <p>E_K = 1/2 mv^2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the energy an object has due to its motion?

    <p>Kinetic energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two factors that affect kinetic energy?

    <p>Mass and velocity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the kinetic energy of an object as its velocity increases?

    <p>It increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between potential and kinetic energy in the context of gravitational potential energy?

    <p>One increases as the other decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of measurement for velocity in the formula for kinetic energy?

    <p>Meter per second</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the energy an object has due to its position or state?

    <p>Potential energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the kinetic energy of an object when it reaches the reference point (ground level)?

    <p>It becomes zero</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition for two vectors to be considered equal?

    <p>They have the same magnitude and direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a negative vector represent?

    <p>A vector with the opposite direction to the reference positive direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of adding two vectors with the same direction?

    <p>A vector with a magnitude equal to the sum of the two vectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of graphical representation of vector addition?

    <p>To illustrate the concept of vector addition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of vectors that makes them different from scalars?

    <p>They have both magnitude and direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of adding two vectors with opposite directions?

    <p>A vector with a magnitude equal to the difference of the two vectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of considering both magnitude and direction when adding vectors?

    <p>It is important for calculating both the magnitude and direction of the resulting vector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concept of negative vectors used to represent?

    <p>Forces in the opposite direction to the reference positive direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of understanding vector addition techniques in physics?

    <p>To solve problems involving multiple vector quantities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of using algebraic techniques for vector addition?

    <p>They are useful for collinear vectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of choosing a reference direction in the head-to-tail method of vector addition?

    <p>To define the positive direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the origin in a frame of reference?

    <p>It is the point of reference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using a reference frame in physics?

    <p>It provides a context for describing positions and movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of adding or subtracting magnitudes in algebraic techniques of vector addition?

    <p>The direction of the resultant vector is based on the sign of the sum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum number of directions required in a frame of reference?

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

    What is the purpose of defining a reference point in a frame of reference?

    <p>To provide a context for describing positions and movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between the head-to-tail method and algebraic techniques of vector addition?

    <p>The head-to-tail method is used for graphical representations, while algebraic techniques are used for numerical calculations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of establishing a clear frame of reference in analyzing motion?

    <p>It provides a context for describing positions and movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fundamental difference between distance and displacement?

    <p>Distance is a scalar, while displacement is a vector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the frame of reference in motion?

    <p>The reference point and the direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of a negative position value in a one-dimensional coordinate system?

    <p>The object is to the left of the origin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of defining a frame of reference in motion?

    <p>To establish a clear perspective on the object's motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating displacement in one-dimensional motion?

    <p>Δx = xf - xi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between a one-dimensional coordinate system and a two-dimensional coordinate system?

    <p>The number of axes used to define position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the sign of the displacement in one-dimensional motion?

    <p>It indicates the direction of the displacement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of describing motion in terms of displacement and distance?

    <p>To analyze the object's motion in a specific frame of reference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the position and displacement of an object in one-dimensional motion?

    <p>Position and displacement are related but distinct concepts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using a frame of reference in motion?

    <p>It provides a clear and consistent perspective on the object's motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of adding a vector with its direction reversed?

    <p>To subtract a vector from another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the resultant vector?

    <p>The single vector that has the same effect as the combination of the individual vectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the head-to-tail method in graphical techniques?

    <p>It is used to find the resultant vector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when the equilibrant and the resultant vectors are added together?

    <p>The resultant vector becomes zero</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the head-to-tail method in graphical techniques?

    <p>To draw accurate scale diagrams to denote individual vectors and their resultants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of the equilibrant vector?

    <p>The vector that has the same magnitude but opposite direction to the resultant vector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the resultant vector in vector addition?

    <p>It is the single vector that has the same effect as the combination of the individual vectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of graphical techniques in vector addition?

    <p>To visualize the addition of vectors graphically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the order of addition in vector addition?

    <p>The order of addition does not affect the resultant vector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of adding or subtracting vectors in vector addition?

    <p>To find the resultant vector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for distinguishing between distance and displacement?

    <p>To understand the direction of an object's motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of using a consistent frame of reference when analyzing motion?

    <p>It provides a clear description of motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of average velocity that distinguishes it from average speed?

    <p>It is a vector quantity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between average speed and average velocity in terms of direction?

    <p>Average speed does not have direction, while average velocity does</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of defining a reference direction in the context of motion?

    <p>To establish a consistent frame of reference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the initial and final positions in calculating average velocity?

    <p>They are used to calculate the change in position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential to consider both magnitude and direction when analyzing motion?

    <p>Because magnitude and direction are related to each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between speed and velocity in a round trip?

    <p>Speed is non-zero, while velocity is zero</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of calculating average speed and average velocity?

    <p>To analyze the motion of an object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using a consistent frame of reference in analyzing motion?

    <p>It provides a clear description of motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between instantaneous velocity and instantaneous speed?

    <p>Instantaneous velocity has magnitude and direction, while instantaneous speed only has magnitude.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of distinguishing between an instant in time and a time interval?

    <p>To analyze the motion of an object at a specific moment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using diagrams to describe motion?

    <p>They help in visualizing the trajectory and interactions in motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a stationary object?

    <p>It remains in the same position over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of understanding instantaneous velocity and speed?

    <p>To design better control systems and safety mechanisms in automotive engineering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of instantaneous speed?

    <p>Metre per second (ms^(-1))</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for instantaneous speed?

    <p>v = |\vec{v}|</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between describing motion using words and using diagrams?

    <p>Words provide a narrative of motion scenarios, while diagrams help in visualizing the trajectory and interactions in motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of understanding the different types of motion?

    <p>It helps in analyzing different motion scenarios effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of graphs in describing motion?

    <p>To provide a clear, quantitative picture of how motion parameters change over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of an object's motion when its position changes at a steady rate over time?

    <p>It has zero acceleration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the slope of a velocity-time graph represent in motion with constant acceleration?

    <p>The acceleration of the object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of a position-time graph in motion with constant acceleration?

    <p>A parabolic curve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the velocity-time graph in motion with constant acceleration?

    <p>To calculate the displacement of the object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the acceleration-time graph and the velocity of an object in motion with constant acceleration?

    <p>The acceleration-time graph determines the velocity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the area under the velocity-time graph in motion with constant acceleration?

    <p>It represents the displacement of the object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of the position-time graph in uniform motion?

    <p>A straight line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of an object's motion when it is at rest?

    <p>It has zero acceleration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the acceleration-time graph in motion with constant acceleration?

    <p>To find the acceleration of the object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the velocity-time graph and the acceleration of an object in motion with constant acceleration?

    <p>The velocity-time graph determines the acceleration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of acceleration in the context of motion with constant acceleration?

    <p>m/s^2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which equation of motion relates the initial velocity, final velocity, and acceleration?

    <p>First Equation of Motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between speed and velocity?

    <p>Speed is a scalar quantity, while velocity is a vector quantity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum number of known quantities required to solve a problem involving motion with constant acceleration?

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of acceleration?

    <p>Metre per second squared (m·s⁻²)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does acceleration indicate?

    <p>The change in velocity over time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the problem-solving strategy in motion with constant acceleration?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of acceleration?

    <p>A vector quantity with both magnitude and direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the symbol used to denote gravitational potential energy?

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

    In which context is gravitational potential energy the energy an object possesses due to its height above the Earth's surface?

    <p>In the context of the Earth's gravitational field</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when velocity is positive and acceleration is negative?

    <p>The object is slowing down.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of gravitational potential energy?

    <p>The energy an object has due to its position or state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of instantaneous velocity?

    <p>The velocity of an object at a specific instant in time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for instantaneous velocity?

    <p>v = lim (Δx / Δt) as Δt → 0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of gravitational potential energy?

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

    What is the purpose of understanding the concept of acceleration?

    <p>To analyze motion and understand how velocity changes over time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which equation of motion relates the displacement, initial velocity, and acceleration?

    <p>Third Equation of Motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between average acceleration and instantaneous acceleration?

    <p>Average acceleration is the change in velocity over a specific time interval, while instantaneous acceleration is the acceleration at a specific instant in time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using the four equations of motion?

    <p>To solve problems involving motion with constant acceleration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the direction of motion in velocity?

    <p>It determines the velocity of the object, as velocity is a vector quantity with both magnitude and direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of gravitational potential energy?

    <p>Joules (J)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for kinetic energy?

    <p>E_K = 1/2 mv^2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to an object's gravitational potential energy as it falls from a height?

    <p>It decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that affects the kinetic energy of an object?

    <p>Both mass and velocity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the energy an object possesses due to its motion?

    <p>Kinetic energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between an object's gravitational potential energy and its height?

    <p>The energy increases as the height increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the conversion of energy that occurs when an object falls from a height?

    <p>Potential energy to kinetic energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the formula for kinetic energy?

    <p>To calculate the kinetic energy of an object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of acceleration in the context of gravitational potential energy?

    <p>Meters per second squared (m/s²)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the height of an object in calculating its gravitational potential energy?

    <p>It is used to calculate the gravitational potential energy of the object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key characteristic of a negative vector?

    <p>It has a direction opposite to the reference positive direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When adding two vectors, what must be considered?

    <p>Both the magnitude and direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of adding two vectors that are equal in magnitude but opposite in direction?

    <p>A vector with zero magnitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be used to illustrate the addition of displacement vectors?

    <p>Graphical representation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition for two vectors to be equal?

    <p>They have the same magnitude and direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of defining a reference direction?

    <p>To compare the directions of two vectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of subtracting a vector from itself?

    <p>A vector with a magnitude equal to zero</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be added or subtracted using the methods of vector addition?

    <p>Any type of vectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of adding a vector with its direction reversed?

    <p>It results in the subtraction of the vector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the resultant vector?

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    What is the technique used to visualize the subtraction of vectors?

    <p>Graphical technique</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of the equilibrant vector?

    <p>The vector which has the same magnitude but opposite direction to the resultant vector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the head-to-tail method?

    <p>To add vectors graphically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when the equilibrant and the resultant vectors are added together?

    <p>The result is zero</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the order of addition in vector addition?

    <p>The order of addition does not affect the result</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of moving five steps forward and then three steps backward?

    <p>Two steps forward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the graphical representation of the resultant vector?

    <p>The vector drawn from the tail of the first vector to the head of the last vector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of defining a reference direction in the head-to-tail method?

    <p>To determine the direction of the vectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a one-dimensional coordinate system, what determines the direction of an object's position relative to the origin?

    <p>The sign of the position value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between distance and displacement?

    <p>Distance depends on the path taken, while displacement is independent of the path</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the frame of reference in analyzing motion?

    <p>It provides a fixed point of reference for measuring motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of position in a one-dimensional coordinate system?

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

    What is the formula for calculating displacement?

    <p>Δx = xf - xi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is displacement a vector quantity?

    <p>Because it has both magnitude and direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the sign of the displacement value?

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    What is the primary purpose of understanding displacement and distance?

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    What is the difference between the boy's perspective and the perspective of someone standing on the platform?

    <p>The boy sees himself standing still, while the person on the platform sees the train moving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of establishing a clear frame of reference in analyzing motion?

    <p>It provides a fixed point of reference for measuring motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total length of the path traveled by an object, regardless of direction?

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

    What is the straight-line distance from the starting point to the endpoint, taking direction into account?

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

    What is the unit of average acceleration?

    <p>Metre per second squared (m·s⁻²)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does acceleration indicate?

    <p>How quickly an object's velocity changes over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of acceleration?

    <p>Vector quantity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when velocity is positive and acceleration is positive?

    <p>The object speeds up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of instantaneous velocity?

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    What is the formula for calculating average acceleration?

    <p>a = Δv / Δt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when velocity is negative and acceleration is positive?

    <p>The object slows down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the magnitude of acceleration represent?

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    What is the primary purpose of understanding vector addition?

    <p>To solve problems involving multiple vector quantities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using algebraic techniques in vector addition?

    <p>They are useful for adding collinear vectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of choosing a reference direction in the head-to-tail method?

    <p>To determine the direction of the resultant vector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a reference frame in motion?

    <p>To provide a context for describing positions and movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of adding or subtracting magnitudes in algebraic techniques?

    <p>The magnitude of the resultant vector is determined</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum number of directions required in a frame of reference?

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

    What is the purpose of defining a reference point in a frame of reference?

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    What is the difference between a reference frame and a coordinate system?

    <p>A reference frame is a coordinate system with a reference point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the direction of motion in velocity?

    <p>It determines the direction of the velocity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using a graphical technique in vector addition?

    <p>It is useful for visualizing the resultant vector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of establishing a clear frame of reference in analyzing motion?

    <p>To accurately describe the position of an object and any changes in that position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between distance and displacement in terms of direction?

    <p>Distance does not have direction, while displacement does</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of the position-time graph for an object moving at constant velocity?

    <p>Straight line with a constant slope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of average speed and average velocity?

    <p>Meter per second</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the direction of motion in velocity?

    <p>It affects the net change in position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the interpretation of the area under the velocity-time graph?

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

    What is the characteristic of the acceleration-time graph for an object moving with constant acceleration?

    <p>Horizontal line at the value of the constant acceleration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between speed and velocity in terms of dependence on path?

    <p>Speed depends on the path, while velocity does not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using average velocity?

    <p>To describe the overall change in position and direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the position-time graph and the velocity of an object moving at constant velocity?

    <p>The gradient of the position-time graph gives the velocity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of subtracting the initial position from the final position?

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

    What is the purpose of the velocity-time graph in understanding motion with constant acceleration?

    <p>To determine the velocity at a specific time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between average speed and average velocity in terms of scalar or vector?

    <p>Average velocity is a vector, while average speed is a scalar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of the acceleration-time graph for an object moving at constant velocity?

    <p>Horizontal line at zero</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be said about the speed of an object during a round trip?

    <p>The speed is non-zero because the total distance traveled is positive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the velocity determined from an acceleration-time graph?

    <p>By calculating the area under the graph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the position-time graph for an object moving with constant acceleration?

    <p>Parabolic curve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using average speed?

    <p>To provide a measure of how fast an object is moving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the velocity-time graph in understanding motion with constant acceleration?

    <p>It is crucial for determining the acceleration and displacement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the acceleration-time graph and the velocity of an object?

    <p>The acceleration-time graph gives the acceleration directly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between instantaneous velocity and instantaneous speed?

    <p>Instantaneous velocity has direction, whereas instantaneous speed does not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of distinguishing between an instant in time and a time interval?

    <p>To distinguish between instantaneous and average velocity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following methods is used to provide a narrative of motion scenarios?

    <p>Verbal descriptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a stationary object?

    <p>It remains in the same position over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of instantaneous speed?

    <p>Meter per second (m/s)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of understanding instantaneous velocity and speed?

    <p>To design better control systems and safety mechanisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for instantaneous speed?

    <p>v = |v|</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of motion is characterized by a constant velocity?

    <p>Uniform motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using diagrams in describing motion?

    <p>To visualize the trajectory and interactions in motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using graphs in describing motion?

    <p>To provide a clear, quantitative picture of how motion parameters change over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of gravitational potential energy?

    <p>Joules (J)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that affects the kinetic energy of an object?

    <p>Velocity of the object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the gravitational potential energy of an object as it falls from a height?

    <p>It decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the kinetic energy and potential energy of an object in the context of gravitational potential energy?

    <p>Kinetic energy increases as potential energy decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating the kinetic energy of an object?

    <p>E_K = 1/2 mv^2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the energy possessed by an object due to its motion?

    <p>Kinetic energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the potential energy of an object as it reaches the ground?

    <p>It becomes zero</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two factors that affect the kinetic energy of an object?

    <p>Mass and velocity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the energy an object has due to its position or state?

    <p>Gravitational potential energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the conversion of potential energy into kinetic energy as an object falls?

    <p>The total energy of the object remains constant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the variables used in the equations of motion?

    <p>To provide a precise and powerful way to analyze motion with constant acceleration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which equation of motion relates the displacement, initial velocity, and acceleration?

    <p>Third equation of motion: Δx = v_it + 1/2at^2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the energy an object has due to its position in a gravitational field?

    <p>Gravitational potential energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of gravitational potential energy?

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

    What is the minimum number of known quantities required to solve a problem involving motion with constant acceleration?

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

    What is the purpose of the problem-solving strategy in motion with constant acceleration?

    <p>To solve problems involving motion with constant acceleration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a type of potential energy?

    <p>Kinetic energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the symbol used to denote acceleration in the equations of motion?

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

    What is the difference between the first and second equations of motion?

    <p>The first equation relates velocity, acceleration, and time, while the second equation relates displacement, initial velocity, and acceleration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using equations of motion?

    <p>To analyze motion with constant acceleration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of adding a vector with its direction reversed?

    <p>It reverses the direction of the resultant vector.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the resultant vector?

    <p>To represent the single vector that has the same effect as the combination of individual vectors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the head-to-tail method of vector addition, what is the correct order of drawing the vectors?

    <p>Draw the first vector, then the second vector, and so on.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the equilibrant vector?

    <p>A vector with the same magnitude but opposite direction to the resultant vector.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When adding vectors graphically, what is the purpose of choosing a scale?

    <p>To ensure the vectors are drawn to scale.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of adding the equilibrant vector to the resultant vector?

    <p>A vector with zero magnitude and direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of vector addition, what does the order of addition imply?

    <p>The order of addition does not affect the resultant vector.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the resultant vector in a physics problem?

    <p>It represents the single vector that has the same effect as the combination of individual vectors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using a reference direction in vector addition?

    <p>To define the direction of the resultant vector.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition for two vectors to be equal?

    <p>They have the same magnitude and the same direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the resultant vector and the individual vectors?

    <p>The resultant vector has the same effect as the combination of individual vectors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the negative sign in a vector?

    <p>It indicates a force that is opposite in direction to the reference force.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of adding two vectors with the same magnitude but opposite directions?

    <p>A vector with zero magnitude.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of understanding vector addition?

    <p>To analyze the motion of objects in multiple dimensions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a positive and a negative vector?

    <p>A positive vector has a direction opposite to a negative vector.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the direction of the reference positive direction?

    <p>It is arbitrary and can be chosen arbitrarily.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of establishing a reference frame in motion?

    <p>To describe the motion of an object relative to other objects or points in space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of adding two vectors with different magnitudes but the same direction?

    <p>A vector with a magnitude that is the sum of the original vectors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of defining a reference direction in the head-to-tail method?

    <p>To establish a clear frame of reference for vector addition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of adding or subtracting magnitudes in algebraic techniques of vector addition?

    <p>A scalar quantity with no direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for understanding an object's position and movement?

    <p>A reference frame</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of choosing a positive direction in algebraic techniques of vector addition?

    <p>To assign positive or negative signs to the magnitudes of the vectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using a reference frame in motion?

    <p>It provides a context for understanding an object's position and movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of defining a reference direction in the head-to-tail method of vector addition?

    <p>To assign a direction to the resultant vector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of vectors are algebraic techniques of vector addition useful for?

    <p>Collinear vectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum number of directions required in a frame of reference?

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

    What is the primary purpose of understanding vector addition?

    <p>To solve problems involving multiple vector quantities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the direction of motion in velocity?

    <p>It affects the velocity of an object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of using displacement over distance in analyzing motion?

    <p>It offers insight into the net change in position, making it a more precise tool for analyzing motion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between average speed and average velocity?

    <p>Average speed measures total distance traveled, while average velocity measures net change in position.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential to establish a clear frame of reference when analyzing motion?

    <p>To accurately describe the position of an object and any changes in that position.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the direction of motion in velocity?

    <p>It indicates the direction of motion relative to the chosen coordinate system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do speed and velocity differ in terms of their dependence on path?

    <p>Speed depends on the path taken, while velocity does not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of adding or subtracting magnitudes in algebraic techniques?

    <p>The resulting vector has a different magnitude.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is average velocity a more precise tool for analyzing motion than average speed?

    <p>It offers insight into the net change in position, making it a more precise tool for analyzing motion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of choosing a reference point in a frame of reference?

    <p>To define the origin of the coordinate system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be said about the sign of velocity?

    <p>It can be positive or negative, depending on the direction of motion relative to the chosen coordinate system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the speed of an object during a round trip?

    <p>It is non-zero because the total distance traveled is positive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between the boy's perspective and the perspective of someone standing on the platform?

    <p>The boy's perspective is relative to the train, while the platform's perspective is relative to the ground</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the sign of the position value in a one-dimensional coordinate system?

    <p>It indicates the direction relative to the origin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinction between distance and displacement in terms of quantity type?

    <p>Distance is a scalar quantity, while displacement is a vector quantity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for displacement in a one-dimensional coordinate system?

    <p>Δx = xf - xi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between distance and displacement in terms of path dependence?

    <p>Distance is dependent on the path, while displacement is independent of the path</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the direction of motion in describing displacement?

    <p>It determines the direction of the displacement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the frame of reference and the direction of motion?

    <p>The frame of reference determines the direction of motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of defining a reference point in a frame of reference?

    <p>To establish a clear origin for the coordinate system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the sign of displacement in a one-dimensional coordinate system?

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    What is the primary purpose of understanding the difference between distance and displacement?

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    What does the slope of the velocity-time graph represent in uniform motion?

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    What is the shape of the position-time graph in motion with constant acceleration?

    <p>Parabolic curve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the area under the acceleration-time graph used to calculate?

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

    What type of motion is characterized by a horizontal line at zero in the acceleration-time graph?

    <p>Uniform motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the velocity-time graph and the acceleration in motion with constant acceleration?

    <p>The velocity-time graph is a straight line, and the acceleration is constant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the position-time graph in motion with constant acceleration?

    <p>To show the quadratic change in position with time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the gradient of the position-time graph in uniform motion?

    <p>It represents the velocity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the acceleration-time graph in motion with constant acceleration?

    <p>A horizontal line at the value of the constant acceleration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the velocity-time graph and the displacement in motion with constant acceleration?

    <p>The area under the velocity-time graph represents the displacement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the position-time graph in uniform motion?

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    What is the primary difference between instantaneous velocity and instantaneous speed?

    <p>Instantaneous velocity is a vector, while instantaneous speed is a scalar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following methods is used to describe motion and provide a clear, quantitative picture of how motion parameters change over time?

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

    What is the unit of instantaneous speed?

    <p>Metre per second (m·s⁻¹)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of motion involves a stationary object?

    <p>No change in position, velocity, or acceleration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of distinguishing between an instant in time and a time interval?

    <p>It is crucial in vector analysis and understanding motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which field is understanding instantaneous velocity and speed particularly important?

    <p>Automotive engineering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating instantaneous speed?

    <p>v = |̅v|</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using diagrams to describe motion?

    <p>To visualize the trajectory and interactions in motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of instantaneous speed in analyzing motion?

    <p>It provides a snapshot of how fast an object is moving at a particular moment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential to understand the difference between instantaneous velocity and instantaneous speed?

    <p>It is crucial in understanding the complete motion of an object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for using the four equations of motion in solving problems involving uniformly accelerated motion?

    <p>To analyze motion with constant acceleration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the initial velocity and the final velocity in the first equation of motion?

    <p>The final velocity is the sum of the initial velocity and the acceleration multiplied by time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main factor that influences the kinetic energy of an object?

    <p>The velocity of the object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of checking the units of the quantities in the equation of motion?

    <p>To ensure that the quantities are in the correct units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy?

    <p>Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object has due to its position, while kinetic energy is the energy an object has due to its motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between gravitational potential energy and height?

    <p>Gravitational potential energy increases linearly with the height</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the energy conversion that occurs when an object falls from a height?

    <p>Potential energy is converted to kinetic energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum number of known quantities required to solve a problem involving motion with constant acceleration?

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

    What is the purpose of the problem-solving strategy in motion with constant acceleration?

    <p>To solve problems involving motion with constant acceleration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of kinetic energy?

    <p>Joules (J)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of gravitational potential energy?

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

    What is the factor that determines the amount of kinetic energy an object possesses?

    <p>Both the mass and velocity of the object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between the first and second equations of motion?

    <p>The first equation relates initial velocity, final velocity, and time, while the second equation relates displacement, initial velocity, and acceleration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the kinetic energy of an object as it moves at a constant velocity?

    <p>It remains constant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the concept of gravitational potential energy?

    <p>To describe the energy an object has due to its position or state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the height of an object and its gravitational potential energy?

    <p>Gravitational potential energy is directly proportional to the height</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the displacement and the initial velocity in the second equation of motion?

    <p>The displacement is the product of the initial velocity and time, divided by 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the energy conversion that occurs when an object is lifted from the ground to a height?

    <p>Kinetic energy is converted to potential energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating the kinetic energy of an object?

    <p>E_K = 1/2 mv^2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the gravitational potential energy of an object as it falls from a height?

    <p>It decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason why velocity is a more important concept than speed in understanding motion?

    <p>Velocity takes into account the direction of motion, whereas speed does not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an object's velocity is increasing, what can be said about its acceleration?

    <p>The acceleration is positive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of calculating average acceleration?

    <p>To determine the change in velocity over a time interval.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between instantaneous velocity and average velocity?

    <p>Instantaneous velocity is a measure of the velocity at a specific instant, while average velocity is a measure of the velocity over a time interval.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the direction of motion in understanding acceleration?

    <p>The direction of motion determines the sign of the acceleration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between velocity and acceleration when an object is slowing down?

    <p>Velocity is positive, and acceleration is negative.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using the concept of acceleration in understanding motion?

    <p>To determine how quickly an object's velocity changes over time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the formula for instantaneous velocity?

    <p>It is used to calculate the velocity of an object at a specific instant in time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between displacement and distance?

    <p>Displacement is a measure of the total distance traveled, while distance is a measure of the straight-line distance from the starting point to the endpoint.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the concept of acceleration in understanding motion?

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