Position, Motion, and Reference Points Practice

Front

How is speed measured?

Back

By calculating the total distance traveled divided by the total time taken.

Front

What is velocity in relation to motion?

Back

The speed and direction of a moving object.

Front

What is happening in this graph from point B to C?

Back

The object is returning to its starting location.

Front

Segment D-E The bus is _________________.

Back

moving forward.

Front

What is a reference point in relation to the position of an object?

Back

The starting point to describe the location of an object.

Front

Define motion.

Back

The process of changing position.

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is a scalar quantity (magnitude only), while velocity is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction).

Front

What does a flat line on a distance-time graph indicate?

Back

The object is at rest.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

The rate of change of velocity of an object.

Front

How do you calculate average speed?

Back

Average speed = Total distance traveled / Total time taken.