Physics - Unit 1 Slides1-9

What does "one-dimension" refer to?

• A curved line

• A straight line

• A circular path

• A zigzag line

What is the study of motion using words, numbers, graphs, and equations called?

• Dynamics

• Statics

• Kinematics

• Thermodynamics

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is the main difference between scalar and vector quantities?

• Scalars have both magnitude and direction, while vectors have only magnitude.

• Scalars have only magnitude, while vectors have both magnitude and direction.

• Scalars have only direction, while vectors have both magnitude and direction.

• Scalars have both magnitude and direction, while vectors have only direction.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which of the following is a scalar quantity?

• • + 5 meters

• 30 meters/second East

• 20 degrees Celsius

• -10 centimeters

Which of the following is a vector quantity?

• 5 meters

• 30 meters/second East

• 20 degrees Celsius

• 4000 calories

Which of the following is NOT a scalar quantity?

• 5 meters

• 20 degrees Celsius

• 4000 calories

• -10 centimeters

Which of the following is a scalar quantity?

• 30 meters/second East

• -10 centimeters

• 4000 calories

• • 5 meters

In Physics, what does a negative sign often imply?

• A positive direction

• A direction to the right

• A direction to the left

• An increase in magnitude

According to the example given, if Charlie pushes a box with a force of -50 Newtons, in which direction is he pushing?

• Upwards

• Downwards

• To the right

• To the left

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Which of the following are examples of positive directions?

• Up

• Left

• Right

• East

• North