Test-Unit 6 Motion Flashcards
The horses on a carousel or merry go round are accelerating because
The direction of the horses motion is constantly changing
U6 C1 pg. 2
Ben is exercising his pony on a large, oval track. The pony is trotting at a constant speed of 10m/s around the track. Which statement can be made about the pony’s motion
The pony is accelerating
U6 C2 pg 11
The velocity of an object must include both a _______ and a ________.
Speed, direction
U6 C1 pg. 2
Can the velocity of a car change when it’s speed is constant?
Yes because velocity is speed + direction you could be moving at a constant speed but changing direction, therefore velocity changes
U6 C1 pg. 3
What are 3 specific ways an object can accelerate?
No acceleration, constant velocity
The horses on a carousel or merry go round are accelerating because
The direction of the horses motion is constantly changing
U6 C1 pg. 2
Ben is exercising his pony on a large, oval track. The pony is trotting at a constant speed of 10m/s around the track. Which statement can be made about the pony’s motion
The pony is accelerating
U6 C2 pg 11
The velocity of an object must include both a _______ and a ________.
Speed, direction
U6 C1 pg. 2
Can the velocity of a car change when it’s speed is constant?
Yes because velocity is speed + direction you could be moving at a constant speed but changing direction, therefore velocity changes
U6 C1 pg. 3
What are 3 specific ways an object can accelerate?
No acceleration, constant velocity