Motion Physical Science

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

Acceleration is the change in velocity of an object divided by the time it takes for that change to occur.

Front

What is the total distance traveled if Amy runs 2 miles south and then 3 miles north?

Back

5 miles

Front

What does a flat horizontal line represent on a position vs time graph?

Back

It indicates that the object is motionless.

Front

What does it mean if the velocity is increasing from point O to point A?

Back

The object is speeding up.

Front

What is the difference between distance and displacement?

Back

Displacement can be zero if the object returns to its starting point, while distance counts every step taken.

Front

What is the formula for calculating acceleration?

Back

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

Front

What is the unit of measurement for velocity?

Back

Meters per second (m/s).

Front

If an object moves 10 meters east and then 10 meters west, what is its displacement?

Back

0 meters.

Front

What does a steep slope on a position vs time graph indicate?

Back

The object is moving quickly.

Front

What is the formula for calculating distance?

Back

Distance = Speed x Time.