IPC MOTION REVIEW

Front

What is motion?

Back

Motion is an object's change in position relative to a reference point.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Front

What term describes the motion of a ball when Tim and Carla play catch?

Back

Speed.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Front

If an object travels 10 meters in 20 seconds, what is its speed?

Back

0.5 m/s.

Front

How do you calculate momentum?

Back

Momentum is calculated as the product of mass and velocity (p = mv).

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Front

What is the momentum of a 50 kg ball rolling east at 5 m/s?

Back

250 kg*m/s east.

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NGSS.HS-PS2-2

Front

What information does Jose need to find his speed after running 1500 meters?

Back

He needs to know his time from start to finish.

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.

Front

What is the unit of speed in the metric system?

Back

Meters per second (m/s).

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is a scalar quantity (magnitude only), while velocity is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction).

Front

What is a reference point in motion?

Back

A reference point is a stationary object used to determine the position of another object.