Speed/Motion Basics PP

Front

What is speed?

Back

Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time.

Front

What is the formula to calculate speed?

Back

S = d/t

Front

What does position refer to in motion?

Back

Position refers to where an object is located.

Front

What is a reference point?

Back

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

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.

Front

What is motion?

Back

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

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

If a car travels 60 km in 1 hour, what is its speed?

Back

60 km/h

Front

What does a flat line on a distance-time graph represent?

Back

A flat line represents an object that is not moving (at rest).

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity over time.