Intro to Physics Flashcard Review

Front

If the graph of the velocity vs. time of a particle is plotted, the slope will give the particle's

Back

acceleration

Front

Identify the scalar quantity: force, displacement, torque, weight

Back

displacement

Front

Changes in our speed, direction, or both are called _________.

Back

acceleration

Front

When are you undergoing an acceleration in a car?

Back

All of these (speed up, slow down, make turns)

Front

A car accelerates from a standstill to 70 m/s in 10 seconds. What is the acceleration?

Back

7m/s²

Front

A roller coaster accelerates from an initial velocity of 6.0 m/s to a final velocity of 70 m/s over 4 seconds. What's the acceleration?

Back

16 m/s²

Front

The picture of the position vs. time graph shows an object that is...

Back

accelerating/speeding up

Front

Which graph represents zero acceleration (constant velocity)? Options: A, B, C, D

Back

D

Front

Which graph represents the greatest acceleration? Options: A, B, C, D

Back

A

Front

Describe the speed of the object from 5-6 seconds using the speed vs. time graph.

Back

Slowing down