Physical Science: Chapter 2 Practice Test

Distance is measured in m/s.

• True
• False

An unbalanced force will cause motion.

• True
• False

Speed and velocity are the exact same thing.

• True
• False

A positive acceleration means an object is slowing down.

• True
• False

Changing direction also gives an object acceleration.

• True
• False

A skateboarder about to come to a stop would have a negative acceleration.

• True
• False

Average speed and instantaneous speed are the same thing.

• True
• False

AN object's displacement and distance are often different.

• True
• False

An object with more mass has more inertia

• True
• False

V_f stands for final velocity when calculating acceleration.

• True
• False