Kinematics Review

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object. It is measured in meters per second squared (m/s²).

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How do you calculate acceleration?

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Acceleration (a) can be calculated using the formula: a = (v - v₀) / t, where v is the final velocity, v₀ is the initial velocity, and t is the time taken.

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What does a distance vs time graph represent?

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A distance vs time graph shows how the distance traveled by an object changes over time. The slope of the graph indicates the speed of the object.

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What does a constant slope on a distance vs time graph indicate?

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A constant slope indicates that the object is moving at a constant speed.

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What is the formula for distance when speed is constant?

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The formula for distance (x) when speed is constant is: x = v * t, where v is speed and t is time.

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What is the formula for calculating distance with acceleration?

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is a scalar quantity that refers to how fast an object is moving, while velocity is a vector quantity that includes both speed and direction.

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What is deceleration?

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Deceleration, or negative acceleration, occurs when an object slows down, meaning its acceleration is in the opposite direction of its velocity.

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What is the formula for final velocity with constant acceleration?

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What does a curved line on a distance vs time graph indicate?

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A curved line indicates that the object is accelerating or decelerating.