AP Physics 1 Kinematics Quiz

AP Physics 1 Kinematics Quiz

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 main difference between a vector and a scalar quantity?

Vectors have both magnitude and direction.

Vectors have only magnitude.

Scalars have both magnitude and direction.

Scalars have only direction.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When adding vectors, what method should be used?

Add them from head to head.

Add them from tail to head.

Add them from head to tail.

Add them from tail to tail.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is displacement different from distance?

Displacement and distance are the same.

Displacement is the shortest path between two points, while distance is the total path traveled.

Displacement is the total path traveled, while distance is the shortest path.

Displacement is a scalar, while distance is a vector.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the slope of a velocity vs. time graph represent?

Displacement

Speed

Acceleration

Time

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which kinematic equation is not typically found on a reference table?

v = u + at

s = ut + 0.5at^2

v^2 = u^2 + 2as

s = vt - 0.5at^2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the acceleration due to gravity on Earth?

9.8 m/s

9.8 m/s^4

9.8 m/s^3

9.8 m/s^2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In free fall, what happens to the velocity of an object at its apex?

It is at its maximum.

It is zero.

It is constant.

It is negative.

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