Kinematic Equations and Free Fall

In Newtonian physics, ________________ is any motion of a body where gravity is the only force acting upon it.

• kinematics

• free fall

• mechanics

• velocity

Free fall takes into consideration the frictional force of air resistance.

• True

• False

Heavier objects free fall faster than lighter objects.

• True

• False

Which would hit the ground first if dropped from the same height in a vacuum—a feather or a metal bolt?

• the feather
• the metal bolt
• They would hit the ground at the same time.
• They would be suspended in a vacuum.

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What happens to the velocity of a ball as it is dropped off a cliff? 

• It decreases at a uniform rate 
• It increases at a uniform rate 
• It is constant 
• It increases at a non-uniform rate

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What does this graph represent?

• Constant Speed
• Acceleration
• Not moving

Is this a scalar quantity or a vector quantity?
A deer running 15 meters per second due west

• Scalar
• Vector

A dog basks in the sun when he sees a squirrel and bolts after it. If the dog accelerates at +1.6 m/s/s, how far does he run in 3 seconds?

• 4.8 meters

• 45 meters

• 1.6 meters

• 7.2 meters

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What is velocity?

• the quickness of an object
• the location of an object
• acceleration
• speed in a specific direction

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A change in velocity over time is known as:

• acceleration
• constant speed
• average speed
• displacement

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