Describing Motion Exam Review

Front

What is the difference between initial and final position of an object?

Back

Displacement is the difference between the initial and final position of an object.

Front

When an arrow represents velocity, what does the length of the arrow indicate?

Back

The length of the arrow indicates speed.

Front

Which situation describes velocity?

Back

3.5 km/s heading south is an example of velocity.

Front

What is the rate of change of position in which the same distance is traveled each second?

Back

Constant speed is when the same distance is traveled each second.

Front

What is the speed at a specific point in time called?

Back

Instantaneous speed is the speed at a specific point in time.

Front

What is the term for the total distance traveled divided by the total time taken?

Back

Average speed is the total distance traveled divided by the total time taken.

Front

What is the term for the change in velocity over time?

Back

Acceleration is the change in velocity over time.

Front

What is the term for the path an object takes as it moves?

Back

Motion refers to the path an object takes as it moves.

Front

What is the term for the speed of an object in a specific direction?

Back

Velocity is the speed of an object in a specific direction.

Front

What is the formula for calculating average speed?

Back

Average speed = Total distance / Total time.