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

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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