Motion & Speed

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Physics
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6th - 8th Grade
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Lauren Carlson
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Speed in a given direction.
Back
Velocity
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
Steepness of a line on a graph
Back
Slope
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
Rate of change of velocity
Back
Acceleration
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
Basic SI unit of length
Back
meter
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
Relationship between variables with a non-straight line graph
Back
nonlinear
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
A place or object used for comparison to determine if an object is in motion.
Back
Reference point.
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
Distance traveled in one time unit.
Back
Speed
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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