Physical Science Final Exam Study guide

1. What type of graph is represented by Figure 1-1?

• bar graph

• circle graph

• line graph

• none of the above

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2. What is the distance the ball traveled in the first 4 seconds?

• 32 seconds

• 32 meters

• 40 seconds

• 30 meters

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3. Calculate the average speed the ball was traveling between 2-3 seconds

• 10 m/s

• 18 m/s

• 6 m/s

• 3.33 m/s

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4. Calculate the average speed the ball was traveling between 5-6 seconds

• 1.17 m/s

• 20 m/s

• 10 m/s

• 5 m/s

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5. The slope of this distance vs. time graph tells us the ______ of the ball

• Distance

• speed

• Acceleration

• displacement

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6. This ball appears to be

• moving at a constant speed

• accelerating at a constant rate

• Decelerating

• very large

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Which distance can be most accurately measured with a ruler?

• the length of a river

• the width of a book

• the distance between two cities

• the size of an object under a microscope

What is the base unit for measuring mass?

• Liter

• gram.

• Meter

• newton

Examine the image. If you were in the airplane, which object would appear to NOT be moving relative to you ?

• the tree

• the kite

• the airplane

• the building

A passenger in the rear seat of a car moving at a steady speed is at rest relative to

• the side of the road.

• the front seat of the car.

• a pedestrian on the corner ahead.

• The building