Kinematics Review

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What does a distance vs time graph with a horizontal line represent?

Back

The object is standing still (no motion).

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What is the equation to calculate distance when an object accelerates from rest?

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What does a distance vs time graph with a straight diagonal line represent?

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The object is moving at a constant speed.

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What is the equation to find the final velocity when an object accelerates over a distance?

Back

Front

What is the typical height of an individual step on a staircase?

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Approximately 20 cm.

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What does a distance vs time graph with a curve that slopes downwards indicate?

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The object is decelerating (slowing down).

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What is the formula for calculating acceleration?

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is a scalar quantity (magnitude only), while velocity is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction).

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What is the equation for calculating average speed?

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Front

What does a distance vs time graph with a curve that slopes upwards indicate?

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The object is accelerating (speeding up).