Understanding Motion Graphs

Understanding Motion Graphs

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Evelyn Hayes

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the video presented by Mr. Ackman?

The design of low-friction carts

The physics of sound waves

The history of motion sensors

The shapes of position, velocity, and acceleration time graphs

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the motion sensor determine the position of the cart?

By using infrared light

By measuring the time it takes for ultrasonic sound waves to return

By using a GPS system

By calculating the cart's weight

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant limitation of the motion sensor mentioned in the video?

It only works with metal carts

It has a blind spot when the cart is too close

It requires manual calibration before each use

It cannot detect motion in the dark

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the first trial, what is the expected shape of the position-time graph?

A rising straight line

A declining straight line

A horizontal line

A parabolic curve

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the second trial, what causes the velocity to increase steadily?

The cart is pushed continuously

The pull of gravity on the inclined plane

The reduction of friction

The increase in air resistance

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge in interpreting the results of the third trial?

The motion sensor fails to record data

The cart moves in both positive and negative directions

The acceleration is inconsistent

The cart does not move at all

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does a horizontal tangent on a position-time graph indicate?

Constant acceleration

Zero velocity

Increasing speed

Negative acceleration

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