MOTION FLASHCARD

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What is average velocity?

Back

Average velocity is the total displacement divided by the total time taken. It is a vector quantity and can be positive or negative depending on the direction of motion.

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What factors affect gravitational force between two objects?

Back

The gravitational force between two objects depends on their mass and the distance between them.

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What is Mechanical Advantage (MA)?

Back

Mechanical Advantage (MA) is the ratio of the magnitude of the resistance force to the effort force, or the ratio of the distance traveled by the effort to the distance traveled by the resistance.

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How can you describe motion with a positive slope on a distance-time graph?

Back

A positive slope on a distance-time graph indicates constant speed in a forward direction.

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What is a simple machine?

Back

A simple machine is a device that helps to reduce the amount of force required to perform work.

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What is the formula for calculating average speed?

Back

Average speed is calculated by dividing the total distance traveled by the total time taken.

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What does a negative slope on a distance-time graph indicate?

Back

A negative slope on a distance-time graph indicates that the object is returning to its starting point.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is a scalar quantity that refers to how fast an object is moving, while velocity is a vector quantity that includes both speed and direction.

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What is the principle of conservation of energy?

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The principle of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object with respect to time.