1.6 Descriptors Of Movement Flashcards
1
Q
Velocity is a vector quantity, meaning it has:
A
Both magnitude and direction.
2
Q
Which of the following measures does not describe a vector quantity?
A
Time
3
Q
If an athlete is running an ‘up back’ over a 20m course – running away from, then back to, a certain point – what would be their displacement?
A
0m
4
Q
Speed is a scalar quantity and therefore can only be represented by magnitude.
A
True
5
Q
What does instantaneous velocity measure?
A
The velocity of a person or object at a specific moment in time.
