Kinematics Equations

What is the SI unit for acceleration?

• m/s

• m

• m/s²

• s

What is the correct unit for distance in kinematics?

• m

• ft

• mi

• km

Acceleration occurs when an object

• Speeds up only

• Slows down and changes direction

• Speeds up, Slows down, or Changes direction

What quantity can you calculate if you know that a car travels 30 km in 20 min?

• average speed

• direction

• velocity

• instantaneous speed

For the Kinematic equations how many variables do you need to solve a question. (minimum)

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Velocity is the rate of change of ...

• Acceleration

• Distance

• Speed

• Position

The P-T pictured below represents the motion of the two objects, A and B. Which of the following statements is true?

• B travels the greater distance

• A has the greater speed

• A leaves the reference point at an earlier time

• Both of the objects have the same speed at the point the lines cross

• A is traveling for a longer period of time

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is the main purpose of the kinematic equations?

• To measure temperature

• To calculate force

• To determine chemical reactions

• To describe motion

Which of the following quantities relates to the distance an object has traveled?

• Displacement

• Speed

• Velocity

• Acceleration

If an object is moving with constant velocity, what can you conclude about its acceleration?

• Acceleration is zero.

• Acceleration is constant.

• Acceleration is increasing.

• Acceleration is decreasing.