Kinematics 1B Review

Front

What variable letter is used to represent altitude?

Back

Xy

Front

If a car moves 12 miles North, 19 miles East, and 12 miles South, what is its displacement?

Back

19 miles, East

Front

Does vertical velocity change as a projectile rises and falls?

Back

Yes

Front

What type of quantity is velocity?

Back

Vector

Front

What is the horizontal acceleration of a projectile?

Back

0 m/s²

Front

What is the definition of displacement?

Back

Displacement is the shortest distance from the initial to the final position, including 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 is the formula for calculating average velocity?

Back

Average velocity = (displacement) / (time taken)

Front

What is the acceleration due to gravity near the Earth's surface?

Back

Approximately -9.8 m/s² (downward).

Front

What does a negative velocity indicate?

Back

A negative velocity indicates motion in the opposite direction of the defined positive direction.