LC 1: Forces and Motion Review

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What is the speed of an object in a particular direction?

Back

Velocity

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What is an example of velocity?

Back

25 miles per hour east

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What is the formula for speed?

Back

Speed = distance/time

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How is speed defined?

Back

The distance traveled by an object divided by the time taken to travel that distance.

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What happens to a coffee cup when a car comes to a stop?

Back

It continues moving forward until an outside force stops it.

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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).

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What is acceleration?

Back

The rate of change of velocity of an object.

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What is the unit of speed in the metric system?

Back

Meters per second (m/s).

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What is the effect of friction on motion?

Back

Friction opposes the motion of an object, slowing it down.

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Front

What is inertia?

Back

The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.