Acceleration 1.2

What is the unscrambled word for "PEDSE" related to acceleration?

• Speed

• Spade

• Depths

• Seed

What is the purpose of the "Engage Your Brain" section?

• To predict and identify concepts related to acceleration

• To memorize vocabulary terms

• To write essays on acceleration

• To solve math problems

What does the diagram illustrate about the cyclist's velocity?

• The cyclist's velocity decreases

• The cyclist's velocity remains constant

• The cyclist's velocity increases by 1 m/s south each second

• The cyclist's velocity changes direction

What is the velocity of the cyclist at point D?

• 4 m/s

• 8 m/s

• 7 m/s

• 5 m/s

What is acceleration in scientific terms?

• Only an increase in speed

• Only a decrease in speed

• Both an increase and decrease in speed

• Neither increase nor decrease in speed

What is the initial velocity compared to the final velocity when an object decreases speed?

• Initial velocity is smaller

• Initial velocity is larger

• Initial velocity is the same

• Initial velocity is zero

What is the term for acceleration in circular motion where speed does not change but direction does?

• Linear acceleration

• Centripetal acceleration

• Gravitational acceleration

• Tangential acceleration

What is the initial speed of the horse before climbing the hill?

• 5.5 m/s

• 10 m/s

• 13 m/s

• 15 m/s

How long does it take for the horse to climb the hill?

• 3 seconds

• 5 seconds

• 7 seconds

• 10 seconds

What is the effect of acceleration opposite to the direction of motion?

• Increases speed

• Decreases speed

• No effect

• Changes direction