Midterm Flashcard Part 1

Front

What is the fastest speed interval for the cat based on the graph?

Back

10.0-15.0 s

Front

What are all physical phenomena described as?

Back

Matter and energy

Front

How is displacement found on a velocity-time graph?

Back

By calculating the area under the curve.

Front

What is the independent variable?

Back

The manipulated variable and plotted on the x-axis.

Front

Where is the dependent variable plotted?

Back

On the y-axis.

Front

What does the slope of a velocity-time graph represent?

Back

Acceleration.

Front

What is the definition of velocity?

Back

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

Front

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).

Front

What does a flat line on a velocity-time graph indicate?

Back

The object is at rest.

Front

What is the formula for calculating acceleration?

Back

Acceleration = (Final velocity - Initial velocity) / Time.