Unit 7 Motion Review

Front

What is displacement?

Back

Displacement is the shortest distance from the initial to the final position of an object, along with the direction.

Front

How do you calculate distance?

Back

Distance is calculated by adding up all the lengths of the path traveled, regardless of direction.

Front

What is the difference between distance and displacement?

Back

Distance is a scalar quantity representing the total path length, while displacement is a vector quantity that considers direction.

Front

If a dog walks 12 meters east and then 16 meters west, what is its displacement?

Back

4 meters west.

Front

What is speed?

Back

Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time, typically expressed in meters per second (m/s) or miles per minute (mi/min).

Front

How do you calculate speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.

Front

If Bill runs 400 meters to Andy's house and back, what is his total distance?

Back

800 meters.

Front

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

Back

A flat line indicates that the object is at rest.

Front

What does a steep slope on a distance-time graph indicate?

Back

A steep slope indicates that the object is moving quickly.

Front

What does a negative slope on a distance-time graph indicate?

Back

A negative slope indicates that the object is moving back towards the starting point.