Kinematics of Linear Motion Quiz

What is the S.I. unit of distance?

• m

• km

• cm

• mm

Which of the following describes instantaneous velocity?

• Average velocity over time

• Velocity with constant acceleration

• Velocity at a specific time

• Velocity over the entire journey

What is the formula for average speed?

• Total time / Total distance

• Distance / Time

• Time / Distance

• Total distance / Total time

What does a zero gradient on a velocity-time graph indicate?

• Object is stationary

• Object is accelerating

• Constant velocity

• Constant acceleration

What is the acceleration of an object moving with uniform velocity?

• Constant

• Negative

• Zero

• Variable

Which equation represents the relationship between final velocity, initial velocity, acceleration, and time?

• s = 1/2 (u + v)t

• v^2 = u^2 + 2as

• s = ut + 1/2 at^2

• v = u + at

What is the maximum height of a projectile launched at an angle?

• Depends on the angle only

• Depends on the initial velocity

• Always equal to the launch height

• Is constant regardless of angle

What is the vertical component of velocity for a projectile at its maximum height?

• Constant

• Maximum

• Minimum

• Zero

What is the formula for calculating displacement in uniformly accelerated motion?

• s = vt - 1/2 at^2

• s = 1/2 (u + v)t

• s = ut + 1/2 at^2

• s = vt + 1/2 at^2

What does the area under a velocity-time graph represent?

• Acceleration

• Displacement

• Velocity

• Time