Force and Motion Flashcard

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What is average speed?

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Average speed is the total distance traveled divided by the total time taken. It is measured in meters per second (m/s) or kilometers per hour (km/h).

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How do you calculate average speed?

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Average speed = Total Distance / Total Time.

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What is the formula for calculating distance?

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Distance = Speed x Time.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion. It depends on the mass and speed of the object.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state. For example, a stretched bowstring has potential energy.

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What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

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As an object falls, its potential energy transforms into kinetic energy.

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What is the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on position, while kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

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How do you graph motion?

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To graph motion, plot distance on the y-axis and time on the x-axis.

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What is the unit of speed?

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The unit of speed is meters per second (m/s) or kilometers per hour (km/h).

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

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The slope of a distance-time graph represents the speed of the object.