What is the definition of acceleration ?

Physics Study Guide Quiz

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Tracy Klingbiel
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The rate of decrease of speed or velocity
The force of air pushing against the motion of an object
The rate of increase of speed or velocity
A force that changes motion or speed
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does air resistance (drag) refer to?
The force of gravity pulling an object to the earth
The force of air pushing against the motion of an object
The force that resists motion between two touching surfaces
A force that doesn't change motion or speed
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a balanced force as described in the document?
Forces that make things move faster or slower
A force that doesn't change motion or speed
A force that changes motion or speed
Forces that have the same strength
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term "potential energy" mean?
Energy of motion
The ability to do work
Stored energy
A push or pull on an object
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of friction?
It helps us walk without slipping
It makes things move faster
It acts in the same direction of the force
It only produces heat
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement best describes gravity?
Force that resists motion between two surfaces
Force that brings objects toward the earth
Force that acts in the same direction as the force
Force that cancels out other forces
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does inertia refer to in physics?
The ability of an object to increase its speed
The tendency of an object to resist a change in motion
The force applied to stop an object
The measurement of how much matter an object contains
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