Motion Terms

A quantity that has both magnitude and direction is called a

• scalar.
• magnitude.
• vector.
• combination.

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If an object has changed position as time passes we say it has

• motion.
• a vector.
• acceleration.
• distance.

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We could say that speed is the _____________ of velocity.

• direction
• vector
• opposite
• magnitude

Velocity is a ___________ quantity.

• vector
• scalar
• big
• fast

Which quantity is a vector?

• Displacement
• Distance

A speedometer shows a "snapshot" or "freeze frame" of a car's motion. This is called

• instantaneous speed.
• average speed.
• velocity.
• displacement.

The answer to this equation will give you

• instantaneous speed.
• velocity.
• acceleration.
• average speed.

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A change in velocity is called

• speed.
• displacement.
• acceleration.
• a vector.

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A proper quantity showing velocity would be

• 25 m/s.
• 30 m south.
• 15 m/s north.
• 10 m.

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If a bicycle is moving at a constant 24 m/s how could it be experiencing acceleration?

• Impossible.
• It could be changing direction.
• It could be changing speed.
• It could be stationary.

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