Motion & Speed

Motion & Speed

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Physics

6th - 8th Grade

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Lauren Carlson

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Velocidad en una dirección dada.

Back

Velocidad

Answer explanation

The term 'velocity' specifically refers to speed in a given direction, distinguishing it from 'speed', which is a scalar quantity. Other options like 'meter', 'motion', and 'slope' do not accurately describe this concept.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Inclinación de una línea en un gráfico

Back

Pendiente

Answer explanation

The steepness or slant of a line on a graph is referred to as the slope. It indicates how much the line rises or falls as you move along the x-axis, making 'slope' the correct choice among the options.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Tasa de cambio de velocidad

Back

Aceleración

Answer explanation

The rate at which velocity changes is known as acceleration. It measures how quickly an object's speed or direction changes over time, distinguishing it from speed, which is the magnitude of velocity.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Unidad básica del SI de longitud

Back

metro

Answer explanation

The basic SI unit of length is the meter. It is the standard unit used to measure distance in the International System of Units (SI), while liter measures volume, gram measures mass, and Celsius measures temperature.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Relación entre variables con un gráfico no lineal

Back

no lineal

Answer explanation

The term 'nonlinear' describes a relationship between variables whose graph is not a straight line. In contrast, 'linear' indicates a straight-line relationship, making 'nonlinear' the correct choice.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Un lugar u objeto utilizado para la comparación para determinar si un objeto está en movimiento.

Back

Punto de referencia.

Answer explanation

A reference point is a fixed location or object used to determine if another object is in motion. It provides a basis for comparison, making it the correct choice for this question.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Distancia recorrida en una unidad de tiempo.

Back

Velocidad

Answer explanation

The distance an object travels in one unit of time is defined as speed. Unlike velocity, which includes direction, speed only measures how fast an object is moving.

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