WorksheetsMeasuring acceleration practical (v=x/t, a=(v-u)/t) | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy
Total questions: 6
Worksheet time: 6mins
Match the following key words or phrases to their definitions.
the speed of an object in a particular direction
velocity
the amount of change every second
rate
the rate of change of velocity
acceleration
the decrease in velocity every second
deceleration
the symbols used to represent change in velocity
v–u
Match the following quantities to their definitions.
a vector measured in m/s
velocity
a scalar measured in m
distance
a vector measured in m/s 2
acceleration
a scalar measured in m/s
speed
a vector measured in m
displacement
Which of the following are correct equations for acceleration ( a )?
acceleration = change in velocity + time
acceleration = change in velocity ÷ time
acceleration = change in velocity × time
a=tv–u
a=v–u×t
A car takes 17.6 s to accelerate from 0 m/s to 44 m/s. Calculate the acceleration of the car in m/s 2 . You do not need to include the unit in your answer.
(a)
A motorcycle reduces its velocity from 25 m/s to 14 m/s in 5.5 s. Which of the following is the deceleration of the motorcycle?
–2.0 m/s 2
–7.1 m/s 2
–11.0 m/s 2
–44.5 m/s 2
–49.5 m/s 2
A cricket ball moving at 20 m/s is hit by a bat, and then travels in the opposite direction at 15 m/s. The impact lasts for 0.05 s. Calculate the acceleration. You do not need to enter the unit.
(a)
