3.3 Acceleration Flashcards

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1
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Define acceleration and state its unit

A

The rate of change of velocity, ms^-2

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Why can’t equations of constant acceleration be apply to the motion of a skydiver during a skydiver

A

The skydivers acceleration isn’t constant

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3
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A horizontal line on an acceleration-time graph indicates…

A

Constant acceleration

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4
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Constant acceleration on a velocity-time graph is represented by a…

A

A straight line with a positive or negative gradient

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5
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The area unde an acceleration-time graph is represents…

A

The change in velocity of the object

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In what direction will an object always accelerate?

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In the same direction as the net force on the object

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