Motion Test Review

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

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.

Front

Define distance in the context of motion.

Back

Distance is the total path length traveled by an object, regardless of its starting or ending point.

Front

What is displacement?

Back

Displacement is a vector quantity that refers to the shortest distance from the initial to the final position of an object, along with the direction.

Front

What does a distance vs. time graph represent?

Back

A distance vs. time graph shows how the distance traveled by an object changes over time, indicating speed and motion.

Front

What does it mean for an object to have zero acceleration?

Back

An object with zero acceleration is either at rest or moving at a constant speed in a straight line.

Front

How do you calculate the total distance traveled?

Back

Total distance traveled is the sum of all distances covered, regardless of direction.

Front

What is the formula for calculating displacement?

Back

Displacement can be calculated using the formula: Displacement = Final Position - Initial Position.

Front

Explain what constant speed means.

Back

Constant speed means that an object covers equal distances in equal intervals of time, without changing its speed.

Front

What is the significance of a flat line on a distance vs. time graph?

Back

A flat line on a distance vs. time graph indicates that the object is stationary and not moving.

Front

What does it mean for an object to accelerate?

Back

Acceleration refers to the rate of change of velocity of an object, which can occur when an object speeds up, slows down, or changes direction.