Physics 9 Test #1 Study Guide PDF

Study Guide Physics 9 Test #1: 1 - Dimensional Kinematic Motion 1. Distance (position) vs time graphs o What does constant velocity motion look (shape) like on d vs t graphs? o What does the slope of the d vs t graph tell us? o What does accelerated motion...

Study Guide Physics 9 Test #1: 1 - Dimensional Kinematic Motion 1. Distance (position) vs time graphs o What does constant velocity motion look (shape) like on d vs t graphs? o What does the slope of the d vs t graph tell us? o What does accelerated motion look like on d vs t graphs? o How does moving toward vs away from your motion sensor affect the d vs t graph? o How can you determine the mathematical model of a distance vs. time graph? 2. Velocity vs time graphs [ v vs t ] o What does constant velocity look like (shape) on v vs t graphs? o What does the slope of the v vs t graph tell us? o What does accelerated motion look like on v vs t graphs o How does moving toward vs away from your motion sensor affect the v vs t graph? o What does the area under a v vs t graph tell us? o What is the difference between SPEED and VELOCITY? o What is the difference between INSTANTANEOUS VELOCITY and AVERAGE VELOCITY? 3. Acceleration o How (exactly) is acceleration defined in words? o What is the formula for acceleration? o How can acceleration be determined from a v vs t graph? 4. Problem solving using GIVEN/FORMULA/SOLVE and the Formula Sheet o Be familiar with the 5 formulas on the formula sheet. · Know how to carefully read a question and identify what you are supposed to find / calculate · Recognize all the given information AND what variable (symbol) represents each, for example: § vf : Velocity at any given time (or final velocity after time t) § vi : initial velocity (means the velocity when we start looking at the object); § starts from “rest” = vi is 0 m/s § acceleration and time are LOWER CASE a and t NOT “A” and “T” · Use your formula sheet to identify a formula that matches the given information (symbols) to the variable we wish to find · Complete three practice word problems on your review sheet – try one that you have not completed in class just yet 5. In a separate section of your paper, write down any questions you cannot figure out or things you do not understand to bring to your teacher. 6. In a separate section of your paper, write down thoughts, ideas, key phrases, and things you learned in the lab. How to continue studying for Physics Test #1 1. Go back through your notes/labs/any class packets and complete any practice problems once again using a different color pen/pencil. 2. Take advantage of any extra practice worksheets in the Extra Practice folder. 3. Make an appointment with your teacher for any specific questions. Do not go to your teacher and say that you don’t know anything. 4. READING your notes and labs is NOT ENOUGH. You must commit to writing about your notes, homework and labs.