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Velocity, Acceleration, and Free Body Diagrams - Review

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 9hrs 15mins

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Class
Date
1.

Whenever an object is moving, there is always this force opposing the motion:

a)

inertia

b)

momentum

c)

friction

d)

applied force

2.

The force that keeps objects on top of surfaces instead of letting them sink into the surface is known as:

a)

normal

b)

abnormal

c)

static

d)

inertia

3.

The force exerted by ropes and chains is called

a)

tension

b)

normal

c)

elastic

d)

mechanical

4.

In a force diagram, or free-body diagram, the size/length of the arrow tells you this about the force:

a)

relative strength

b)

relative distance

c)

relative direction

5.

In a force diagram, or free-body diagram, the pointy-end of the arrow tells you this about the force:

a)

relative strength

b)

relative distance

c)

relative direction

6.

When determining the NET force on an object you should (select TWO correct answers)

a)

subtract forces in opposite directions

b)

add forces in the same direction

c)

divide by velocity

d)

multiply by acceleration

7.

What is the NET FORCE of this diagram?

a)

17 N, right

b)

17 N, left

c)

23 N, right

d)

12 N, up

8.

This object would be moving (pick all that are correct):

a)

up

b)

down

c)

left

d)

right

9.

The down-arrow in this diagram is most-likely:

a)

gravity

b)

normal

c)

a push or pull

d)

friction

10.

Which diagram best shows person pushing a couch (accelerating) across the floor?

a)
b)
c)
d)
11.

This diagram can be used to indicate which of the following? (TWO correct answers)

a)

a object at rest

b)

an object moving at a constant velocity (speed)

c)

an object accelerating

d)

(Trick question -- there is only one correct answer)

e)

an object decelerating

12.

Which of the following is true about this free-body diagram?

a)

the forces are are balanced

b)

the object is free-falling

c)

the object is moving upward

d)

the forces are unbalanced

13.
If these boys are pulling with the same amount of force.  What will happen?
a)
The boy in blue will win.
b)
They will not move at all.
c)
The boy in red will win.
d)
Both will fall down.
14.

Match description with free-body diagram.

a)

A force is applied to the right to drag a sled across loosely packed snow with a rightward acceleration. Neglect air resistance.

b)

A football is moving upwards towards its peak after having been booted by the punter. Neglect air resistance.

c)

A car is coasting to the right and slowing down. Neglect air resistance.

d)

A skydiver is descending with a constant velocity. Consider air resistance.

15.
Match description with free-body diagram.
a)
A book is at rest on a tabletop.
b)
A gymnast holding onto a bar, is suspended motionless in mid-air. The bar is supported by two ropes that attach to the ceiling. Diagram the forces acting on the combination of gymnast and bar.
c)
An egg is free-falling from a nest in a tree. Neglect air resistance.
d)
A flying squirrel is gliding (no wing flaps) from a tree to the ground at constant velocity. Consider air resistance.
16.
Match description with free-body diagram.
a)
A book is at rest on a tabletop.
b)
A gymnast holding onto a bar, is suspended motionless in mid-air. The bar is supported by two ropes that attach to the ceiling. Diagram the forces acting on the combination of gymnast and bar.
c)
An egg is free-falling from a nest in a tree. Neglect air resistance.
d)
A flying squirrel is gliding (no wing flaps) from a tree to the ground at constant velocity. Consider air resistance.
17.
Match description with free-body diagram.
a)
A rightward force is applied to a book in order to move it across a desk with a rightward acceleration. Consider frictional forces. Neglect air resistance. 
b)
A rightward force is applied to a book in order to move it across a desk at constant velocity. Consider frictional forces. Neglect air resistance. 
c)
A college student rests a backpack upon his shoulder. The pack is suspended motionless by one strap from one shoulder. 
d)
A skydiver is descending with a constant velocity. Consider air resistance.
18.
Match description with free-body diagram.
a)
A book is at rest on a tabletop.
b)
A gymnast holding onto a bar, is suspended motionless in mid-air. The bar is supported by two ropes that attach to the ceiling. Diagram the forces acting on the combination of gymnast and bar.
c)
An egg is free-falling from a nest in a tree. Neglect air resistance.
d)
A flying squirrel is gliding (no wing flaps) from a tree to the ground at constant velocity. Consider air resistance.
19.

Describe the direction of the motion of this object.

a)

The object is stopped because the forces are balanced.

b)

The object is moving down because the down arrow is bigger.

c)

The object is moving down because Drag is going up.

d)

The object is moving up because the up arrow is bigger.

20.

A golf ball accelerates off a tee, changing its velocity from 0m/s to 50 m/s down the fairway in 5 seconds. What is the golf ball's acceleration?

a)

250 m/s2

b)

45 m/s2

c)

10 m/s2

d)

0 m/s2

21.

A ball of clay is thrown at a wall at a velocity of 28.0 m/s. The final velocity is 0.0 m/s. After it hits the wall, it takes 0.020 seconds to stop. What is the acceleration of the clay when it hits the wall?

a)

1400 m/s2

b)

-1400 m/s2

c)

0.56 m/s2

d)

-0.56 m/s2

22.
Why does a car accelerate as it round a corner at a constant speed?
a)
Its direction changes
b)
It doesn't
c)
It slows down
d)
Its speeds up  
23.
In each of the following cases, determine where the car has no acceleration ?
a)
A car shortly after a stoplight turns green.
b)
A car approaching a red light
c)
A car with the cruise control set at 80 km/h
d)
A car turning a curve at a constant speed
24.

The SI unit for acceleration is

a)

mph

b)

ft/sec2

c)

m/s2

25.
When are you undergoing an acceleration in a car? 
a)
speed up
b)
slow down
c)
make turns
d)
All of the above 
26.
A negative acceleration means that your object is _____. 
a)
not accelerating
b)
not moving
c)
speeding up 
d)
slowing down 
27.

A man covers 80 miles every 4 hours on his skateboard what was his speed

a)

24 mi/h

b)

34 mi/h

c)

20 mi/h

d)

28 mi/h

28.

the motorcycle was going 280 miles every 7 hours what was his speed

a)

50 mph

b)

40 mph

c)

30 mph

d)

60 mph

29.

a jet was moving uncontrollably to figure out the distance we had to get a stopwatch and the time was 9 minutes its speed was 900 kilometers per minute what is the distance

a)

8,100 km

b)

7,100 km

c)

6,200 km

d)

10 km

30.

If a car had to travel 320 miles and it was only driving at 4 miles per hour, how long would it take to reach its destination?

a)

60 hours

b)

80 hours

c)

60 minutes

d)

80 minutes

31.

A biker pedaled 63 miles and her total trip took 7 hours. What was the average speed during her trip?

a)

7 mph

b)

9 mph

c)

70 mph

d)

422 mph

32.

The 28th Annual Northern Scooter race is 42 kilometers long. The contestant who came in 7th place traveled at an average speed of 14 kilometers per hour. How long did it take this contestant to finish the race?

a)

2 hours

b)

3 hours

c)

6 hours

d)

14 hours

33.

Marty McFly hoped to use his hoverboard to travel 24 miles in 4 hours. What speed would he have to travel in order to arrive on time?

a)

22 mph

b)

88 mph

c)

28 mph

d)

6 mph

34.

A car is driving down the freeway at 40 m/s. Six seconds later, there was as slow moving traffic jam and the driver had to slow down to 5 m/s. What is the acceleration rate for this car?


Just type the numerals, rounded to the hundreths place (two decimals). We will assume you know the units.



(a)  

35.

A girl cycles for 2.5 hours at a speed of 27 km/h. What distance did she travel?


Include the correct unit of measurement.

(a)  

36.

The Waltons are going on vacation to Cedar Point. The distance between their home and the amusement park is 210 miles. It takes the family 3 hours to drive to the park. What speed did they travel at?


include units in your answer!

(a)  

37.

The bus taking the soccer team to the state finals was driving at an average speed of 100 km/h. The game was at a stadium 225 kilometers away. How long did it take the bus to get to the game?


make sure to include the unit of measurement!

(a)