Great Big AP Exam Review Flashcard

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What is the definition of motion?

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Motion is the change in position of an object with respect to time.

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What does the coefficient of friction describe?

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The coefficient of friction describes how rough or smooth two surfaces are rubbing together.

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What are vector components?

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Vector components are the projections of a vector along the axes of a coordinate system, typically represented as (x, y).

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What is a frame of reference?

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A frame of reference is a set of criteria or stated values in relation to which measurements or judgments can be made.

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How do you calculate speed?

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Speed is calculated by dividing the distance traveled by the time taken (Speed = Distance / Time).

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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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 inertia?

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Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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What is the formula for calculating acceleration?

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Acceleration is calculated using the formula (Final Velocity - Initial Velocity) / Time.

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What does a distance-time graph represent?

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A distance-time graph represents the distance traveled by an object over a period of time.

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What is the significance of the slope in a velocity-time graph?

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The slope of a velocity-time graph represents acceleration.