Motion Flashcard

Front

What happens to an object when it has a negative acceleration?

Back

It is slowing down.

Front

What is the formula to calculate distance when speed and time are known?

Back

Distance = Speed × Time.

Front

What is motion?

Back

The process of changing position.

Front

What is the distance traveled in one lap on a 5 km track?

Back

5 km.

Front

If John swims at a speed of 1.6 m/s, how long will it take him to swim 500 m?

Back

312.5 seconds.

Front

What is speed?

Back

The distance traveled per unit of time.

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is a scalar quantity (magnitude only), while velocity is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction).

Front

What is a reference point?

Back

A stationary object used to determine the position of another object.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

The rate of change of velocity of an object.

Front

What does it mean if an object is at rest?

Back

It is not changing its position relative to a reference point.