7PS11 - Motion

Front

What is the term for describing a property without measurements?

Back

Qualitatively

Front

What is the term for the distance travelled per unit time?

Back

Speed

Front

What do we call the location of an object in relation to a reference point?

Back

Reference point

Front

What is the term for the change in position of an object?

Back

Motion

Front

What is the starting point used to describe the position of an object?

Back

Reference point

Front

What is the difference between distance and displacement?

Back

Distance is the total path length traveled, while displacement is the shortest distance from the initial to the final position.

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time

Front

What is the significance of a reference point in motion?

Back

A reference point is essential for determining the position and movement of an object.

Front

What is the difference between scalar and vector quantities?

Back

Scalar quantities have magnitude only, while vector quantities have both magnitude and direction.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity over time.