Position,Velocity, and Acceleration

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What is the definition of position in physics?

Back

Position refers to the location of an object in space at a given time, usually described in relation to a reference point.

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How is velocity defined?

Back

Velocity is the rate of change of position with respect to time, and it includes both speed and direction.

Front

What is the formula for calculating average velocity?

Back

Average velocity = (Final position - Initial position) / (Final time - Initial time).

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What is acceleration?

Back

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity with respect to time.

Front

How do you calculate acceleration?

Back

Acceleration = (Final velocity - Initial velocity) / (Time taken).

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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.

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What does a positive acceleration indicate?

Back

A positive acceleration indicates that an object is speeding up in the direction of its velocity.

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What does a negative acceleration indicate?

Back

A negative acceleration (deceleration) indicates that an object is slowing down.

Front

If an object is at rest, what is its velocity?

Back

If an object is at rest, its velocity is 0 m/s.

Front

What is the significance of the slope of a position-time graph?

Back

The slope of a position-time graph represents the velocity of the object.