Chapter 1 Physics Quiz Flashcards
1
Q
What is a scalar quanity
A
a quality that has only magnitude (size)
2
Q
what is a vector quantity
A
a quantity that has magnitude (size) and direction
3
Q
which of the following is a vector quantity
an apple falls 6m
a fish swims at 1m/s
a student solves a puzzle in 10 min
a car drives 60m north
A
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4
Q
which of the following is a scalar quantity
an apple falls 6m
a fish swims at 1m/s N
a student solves a puzzle in 10 min
a car drives 60m north
A
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5
Q
What Is uniform vs non uniform velocity
A
uniform velocity is an object that moves IN A CONSTANT SPEED IN A STRAIGHT LINE
- non uniform is when there are other things that interferes, speeds up slows down, moves directions
6
Q
which of the following objects represents uniform velocity
a merry go round
a runner racing from start to finish
a tennis ball during a match
a car travelling on the highway with cruise control on
A
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