Speed/Motion Basics PP

Speed/Motion Basics PP

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Physics

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is speed?

Back

Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the formula to calculate speed?

Back

S = d/t

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does position refer to in motion?

Back

Position refers to where an object is located.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a reference point?

Back

A reference point is a stationary object used to determine the position of another object.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is a good reference point? Ross N Robinson Middle School, A moving child, A chair, The flag pole?

Back

Ross N Robinson Middle School, A chair, and The flag pole are good reference points. A moving child is not.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is motion?

Back

Motion is the change in position of an object over time.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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).

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