Physics Flashcard on Motion

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What is velocity?

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

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How do you calculate average speed?

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Average speed is calculated by dividing the total distance traveled by the total time taken.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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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.

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What happens to the pressure exerted on the ground when balancing on one foot?

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When balancing on one foot, you exert more force on the ground compared to standing on two feet.

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What is relative motion?

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Relative motion is the calculation of the motion of an object with regard to some other moving object.

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If two objects are moving in the same direction at the same speed, how do they appear to each other?

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They appear to be not moving relative to each other.

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What is inertia?

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Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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What is the effect of acceleration on an object?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object, which can cause it to speed up, slow down, or change direction.

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What is the formula for calculating acceleration?

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

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What does it mean when an object is in uniform motion?

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An object is in uniform motion when it travels equal distances in equal intervals of time.