Physical Science: Tools, Graphs, Speed & Acceleration

Front

This system of measurement includes units of grams, liters and meters.

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Metric System

Front

This system of measurement includes units of inches, feet, miles and pounds.

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English System

Front

What is this tool called? Options: meterstick, timer, beaker, balance

Back

balance

Front

The formula for speed is distance / time. Which of the following tools would you use to measure speed?

• balance and meterstick
• meterstick and timer
• beaker and timer
• balance and beaker

Back

meterstick and timer

Front

What tool is used to measure mass?

Back

balance

Front

How long does it take the car to travel 6 meters?
Hint: 6 meters is on the y-axis; find the coordinating x-axis value
Options: 4 seconds, 6 seconds, 8 seconds, 10 seconds

Back

8 seconds

Front

What unit for speed is represented by the graph? Options: m/s, s/m, mph, m/hr

Back

m/s

Front

If acceleration is negative, what is happening?

Back

The vehicle is slowing down.

Front

If a car increases its speed from 42.5 mph to 45 mph, what was the increase in speed?

Back

2.5 mph

Front

What is the speed of an object at rest?

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0 m/s