Constant Velocity Flashcard

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What does it mean when an object's velocity is constant?

Back

The object is moving at a steady speed in a straight line without changing its velocity.

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Define distance in physics.

Back

Distance is a scalar quantity that represents the total path length traveled by an object, regardless of direction.

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Define displacement in physics.

Back

Displacement is a vector quantity that represents the change in position of an object, including direction.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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

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What does a negative velocity indicate?

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A negative velocity indicates that the object is moving in the opposite direction of the defined positive direction.

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What does it mean for an object to be at rest?

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An object is at rest when its position does not change over time.

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How can you tell if an object is speeding up from a motion map?

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An object is speeding up if the spacing between the dots on the motion map increases over time.

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How can you tell if an object is slowing down from a motion map?

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An object is slowing down if the spacing between the dots on the motion map decreases over time.

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What is the formula for calculating average speed?

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Average speed = Total distance traveled / Total time taken.

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What is the formula for calculating displacement?

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Displacement = Final position - Initial position.