Physical Science Motion Test Review

Front

What does a graph with a straight line represent?

Back

Constant Speed

Front

What is speed?

Back

How much distance is covered over a period of time.

Front

Calculate the average speed: You walk 10 meters to math class in 20 seconds.

Back

0.5 m/s

Front

What is the unit of acceleration?

Back

m/s²

Front

What is velocity?

Back

Speed with a direction.

Front

What does a graph with a curved line represent?

Back

Acceleration

Front

If an object is moving at a constant speed, what can we say about its acceleration?

Back

Acceleration is zero.

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time

Front

If a car travels 100 meters north in 10 seconds, what is its velocity?

Back

10 m/s north

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is scalar; velocity is vector (includes direction).