Motion Test Review

Front

What is a scalar?

Back

A scalar is a quantity that has only magnitude and no direction.

Front

What is a vector?

Back

A vector is a quantity that has both magnitude and direction.

Front

What is the difference between scalar and vector?

Back

Scalar is just magnitude, vector is magnitude and direction.

Front

What is displacement?

Back

Displacement is the shortest distance from the initial to the final position, considering direction.

Front

What is distance?

Back

Distance is the total path length traveled, regardless of direction.

Front

If Rodolfo goes 5 miles to school and 5 miles back home, what is his displacement?

Back

0 miles.

Front

If Rodolfo goes 5 miles to school and 5 miles back home, what is his distance?

Back

10 miles.

Front

What is velocity?

Back

Velocity is the rate of change of displacement with respect to time, including direction.

Front

If it takes Zahkeem 1 hour to move 30 miles, what is his velocity?

Back

30 mph.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity over time.