1.1 - Motion Flashcards

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1
Q

______ is the change in an object’s position relative to a reference point

A

Motion

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2
Q

An object that is traveling at a constant speed in ONE direction is traveling in ______

A

Uniform motion

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3
Q

Uniform motion is difficult to maintain, so the ______ is usually used

A

Average speed

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4
Q

Formula for speed

A

V (speed) = 🔺d (distance travelled)
—–
🔺t (time elapsed)
🔺= change in (final - initial)

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5
Q

Uniform motion - distance time graph

A

Diagonal

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6
Q

Slope formula

A

Slope = rise/run

Average speed (v) = change in distance (🔺d) / change in time (🔺t)

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7
Q

Distance time graph

Steeper slope indicates ______ speed and a lesser slope indicates ______ speed

A

Faster

Slower

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8
Q

Speed time graph

Diagonal means ______

A

Acceleration

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9
Q

Distance time graph

Diagonal means ______

A

Uniform motion

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10
Q

Distance time graph

Curve means ______

A

Acceleration

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