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NDQ_012975
Which units would most likely be used to measure the distance between two cities?
a. millimeters, b. centimeters, c. meters, d. kilometers
d
Lesson: distance and direction Frame of Reference: Assume that a school bus, like the one in Figure 12.2, passes by as you stand on the sidewalk. Its obvious to you that the bus is moving. It is moving relative to you and the trees across the street. But what about to the children inside the bus? They arent moving rel...
NDQ_012976
To find the distance of a route that changes direction, you must
a. consider only the distance traveled in the first direction, b. calculate the average distance traveled in one direction, c. add up all the distances traveled in different directions, d. subtract the starting distance from the ending distance
c
Lesson: distance and direction Frame of Reference: Assume that a school bus, like the one in Figure 12.2, passes by as you stand on the sidewalk. Its obvious to you that the bus is moving. It is moving relative to you and the trees across the street. But what about to the children inside the bus? They arent moving rel...
NDQ_012977
When both distance and direction are considered, motion
a. is always measured in meters, b. cannot be calculated, c. is a force of nature, d. is a vector
d
Lesson: distance and direction Frame of Reference: Assume that a school bus, like the one in Figure 12.2, passes by as you stand on the sidewalk. Its obvious to you that the bus is moving. It is moving relative to you and the trees across the street. But what about to the children inside the bus? They arent moving rel...
NDQ_012978
To determine the distance between two points on a map, you can use a ruler and
a. a compass, b. the compass rose, c. a sheet of graph paper, d. the scale in the map key
d
Lesson: distance and direction Frame of Reference: Assume that a school bus, like the one in Figure 12.2, passes by as you stand on the sidewalk. Its obvious to you that the bus is moving. It is moving relative to you and the trees across the street. But what about to the children inside the bus? They arent moving rel...
NDQ_012979
To explain how to get from point A to point B, you must describe both the distance and the
a. speed, b. length, c. mileage, d. direction
d
Lesson: distance and direction Frame of Reference: Assume that a school bus, like the one in Figure 12.2, passes by as you stand on the sidewalk. Its obvious to you that the bus is moving. It is moving relative to you and the trees across the street. But what about to the children inside the bus? They arent moving rel...
NDQ_012987
When calculating average speed, the symbol d represents the
a. change in distance, b. change in direction, c. instantaneous distance, d. division of distance by time
a
Lesson: speed and velocity Speed: Speed is an important aspect of motion. It is a measure of how fast or slow something moves. It depends on how far something travels and how long it takes to travel that far. Speed can be calculated using this general formula: speed = distance time A familiar example is the speed of a...
NDQ_012988
Speed depends on how far something travels and
a. how steep its route is, b. which direction it travels, c. how much time it takes to travel that far, d. none of the above
c
Lesson: speed and velocity Speed: Speed is an important aspect of motion. It is a measure of how fast or slow something moves. It depends on how far something travels and how long it takes to travel that far. Speed can be calculated using this general formula: speed = distance time A familiar example is the speed of a...
NDQ_012989
If you run a 100-meter race in 20 seconds, what is your average speed during the race?
a. 20 m/s, b. 10 m/s, c. 5 m/s, d. 2 m/s
c
Lesson: speed and velocity Speed: Speed is an important aspect of motion. It is a measure of how fast or slow something moves. It depends on how far something travels and how long it takes to travel that far. Speed can be calculated using this general formula: speed = distance time A familiar example is the speed of a...
NDQ_012990
What is the SI unit for speed?
a. s, b. m, c. m/s, d. s/m
c
Lesson: speed and velocity Speed: Speed is an important aspect of motion. It is a measure of how fast or slow something moves. It depends on how far something travels and how long it takes to travel that far. Speed can be calculated using this general formula: speed = distance time A familiar example is the speed of a...
NDQ_012991
Tony ran at a constant speed of 10 m/s for a total of 60 seconds. How far did he run?
a. 6m, b. 60 m, c. 600 m, d. 6000 m
c
Lesson: speed and velocity Speed: Speed is an important aspect of motion. It is a measure of how fast or slow something moves. It depends on how far something travels and how long it takes to travel that far. Speed can be calculated using this general formula: speed = distance time A familiar example is the speed of a...
NDQ_012992
If the slope of a distance-time graph is steep, then the speed of the object must be
a. slow, b. rapid, c. constant, d. changing
b
Lesson: speed and velocity Speed: Speed is an important aspect of motion. It is a measure of how fast or slow something moves. It depends on how far something travels and how long it takes to travel that far. Speed can be calculated using this general formula: speed = distance time A familiar example is the speed of a...
NDQ_012993
If you travel 500 kilometers in 5 hours, your average speed is
a. 5 km/h, b. 50 km/h, c. 100 km/h, d. 250 km/h
c
Lesson: speed and velocity Speed: Speed is an important aspect of motion. It is a measure of how fast or slow something moves. It depends on how far something travels and how long it takes to travel that far. Speed can be calculated using this general formula: speed = distance time A familiar example is the speed of a...
NDQ_012994
If you use an arrow to represent velocity, what does the length of the arrow represent?
a. time, b. speed, c. distance, d. direction
b
Lesson: speed and velocity Speed: Speed is an important aspect of motion. It is a measure of how fast or slow something moves. It depends on how far something travels and how long it takes to travel that far. Speed can be calculated using this general formula: speed = distance time A familiar example is the speed of a...
NDQ_012995
Which choice(s) could represent the velocity of a moving car?
a. 80 mi/h, b. 40 km/h, c. 50 km/h north, d. all of the above
c
Lesson: speed and velocity Speed: Speed is an important aspect of motion. It is a measure of how fast or slow something moves. It depends on how far something travels and how long it takes to travel that far. Speed can be calculated using this general formula: speed = distance time A familiar example is the speed of a...
NDQ_012996
Objects moving at the same velocity have the same
a. size, b. speed, c. direction, d. two of the above
d
Lesson: speed and velocity Speed: Speed is an important aspect of motion. It is a measure of how fast or slow something moves. It depends on how far something travels and how long it takes to travel that far. Speed can be calculated using this general formula: speed = distance time A familiar example is the speed of a...
NDQ_012998
Which quantity is a vector?
a. speed, b. velocity, c. direction, d. distance
b
Lesson: speed and velocity Speed: Speed is an important aspect of motion. It is a measure of how fast or slow something moves. It depends on how far something travels and how long it takes to travel that far. Speed can be calculated using this general formula: speed = distance time A familiar example is the speed of a...
NDQ_012999
If speed is constant, velocity
a. must be zero, b. must be constant, c. can be changing, d. none of the above
c
Lesson: speed and velocity Speed: Speed is an important aspect of motion. It is a measure of how fast or slow something moves. It depends on how far something travels and how long it takes to travel that far. Speed can be calculated using this general formula: speed = distance time A familiar example is the speed of a...
NDQ_013007
Both speed and velocity are vectors.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: speed and velocity Speed: Speed is an important aspect of motion. It is a measure of how fast or slow something moves. It depends on how far something travels and how long it takes to travel that far. Speed can be calculated using this general formula: speed = distance time A familiar example is the speed of a...
NDQ_013009
The symbol t represents a change in time.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: speed and velocity Speed: Speed is an important aspect of motion. It is a measure of how fast or slow something moves. It depends on how far something travels and how long it takes to travel that far. Speed can be calculated using this general formula: speed = distance time A familiar example is the speed of a...
NDQ_013012
The length of a velocity arrow represents distance.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: speed and velocity Speed: Speed is an important aspect of motion. It is a measure of how fast or slow something moves. It depends on how far something travels and how long it takes to travel that far. Speed can be calculated using this general formula: speed = distance time A familiar example is the speed of a...
NDQ_013014
A straight line on a distance-time graph means that speed is zero.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: speed and velocity Speed: Speed is an important aspect of motion. It is a measure of how fast or slow something moves. It depends on how far something travels and how long it takes to travel that far. Speed can be calculated using this general formula: speed = distance time A familiar example is the speed of a...
NDQ_013015
Speed is negative when an object moves backward.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: speed and velocity Speed: Speed is an important aspect of motion. It is a measure of how fast or slow something moves. It depends on how far something travels and how long it takes to travel that far. Speed can be calculated using this general formula: speed = distance time A familiar example is the speed of a...
NDQ_013016
Speed depends on both distance and direction.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: speed and velocity Speed: Speed is an important aspect of motion. It is a measure of how fast or slow something moves. It depends on how far something travels and how long it takes to travel that far. Speed can be calculated using this general formula: speed = distance time A familiar example is the speed of a...
NDQ_013017
It is easier to calculate average speed than instantaneous speed.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: speed and velocity Speed: Speed is an important aspect of motion. It is a measure of how fast or slow something moves. It depends on how far something travels and how long it takes to travel that far. Speed can be calculated using this general formula: speed = distance time A familiar example is the speed of a...
NDQ_013018
The slope of a distance-time graph represents the direction of motion.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: speed and velocity Speed: Speed is an important aspect of motion. It is a measure of how fast or slow something moves. It depends on how far something travels and how long it takes to travel that far. Speed can be calculated using this general formula: speed = distance time A familiar example is the speed of a...
NDQ_013019
Velocity is the scientific term for speed.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: speed and velocity Speed: Speed is an important aspect of motion. It is a measure of how fast or slow something moves. It depends on how far something travels and how long it takes to travel that far. Speed can be calculated using this general formula: speed = distance time A familiar example is the speed of a...
NDQ_013020
Speed can only be greater than or equal to zero.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: speed and velocity Speed: Speed is an important aspect of motion. It is a measure of how fast or slow something moves. It depends on how far something travels and how long it takes to travel that far. Speed can be calculated using this general formula: speed = distance time A familiar example is the speed of a...
NDQ_013021
Objects moving at the same speed always have the same velocity.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: speed and velocity Speed: Speed is an important aspect of motion. It is a measure of how fast or slow something moves. It depends on how far something travels and how long it takes to travel that far. Speed can be calculated using this general formula: speed = distance time A familiar example is the speed of a...
NDQ_013022
Average speed can be calculated from a distance-time graph.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: speed and velocity Speed: Speed is an important aspect of motion. It is a measure of how fast or slow something moves. It depends on how far something travels and how long it takes to travel that far. Speed can be calculated using this general formula: speed = distance time A familiar example is the speed of a...
NDQ_013023
Speed equals distance multiplied by time.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: speed and velocity Speed: Speed is an important aspect of motion. It is a measure of how fast or slow something moves. It depends on how far something travels and how long it takes to travel that far. Speed can be calculated using this general formula: speed = distance time A familiar example is the speed of a...
NDQ_013024
A change in speed can occur without a change in velocity.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: speed and velocity Speed: Speed is an important aspect of motion. It is a measure of how fast or slow something moves. It depends on how far something travels and how long it takes to travel that far. Speed can be calculated using this general formula: speed = distance time A familiar example is the speed of a...
NDQ_013025
A change in velocity can occur without a change in speed.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: speed and velocity Speed: Speed is an important aspect of motion. It is a measure of how fast or slow something moves. It depends on how far something travels and how long it takes to travel that far. Speed can be calculated using this general formula: speed = distance time A familiar example is the speed of a...
NDQ_013026
measure of both speed and direction
a. speed, b. velocity, c. instantaneous speed, d. average speed, e. slope, f. distance, g. time
b
Lesson: speed and velocity Speed: Speed is an important aspect of motion. It is a measure of how fast or slow something moves. It depends on how far something travels and how long it takes to travel that far. Speed can be calculated using this general formula: speed = distance time A familiar example is the speed of a...
NDQ_013027
distance speed
a. speed, b. velocity, c. instantaneous speed, d. average speed, e. slope, f. distance, g. time
g
Lesson: speed and velocity Speed: Speed is an important aspect of motion. It is a measure of how fast or slow something moves. It depends on how far something travels and how long it takes to travel that far. Speed can be calculated using this general formula: speed = distance time A familiar example is the speed of a...
NDQ_013028
speed of a moving object at a given moment
a. speed, b. velocity, c. instantaneous speed, d. average speed, e. slope, f. distance, g. time
c
Lesson: speed and velocity Speed: Speed is an important aspect of motion. It is a measure of how fast or slow something moves. It depends on how far something travels and how long it takes to travel that far. Speed can be calculated using this general formula: speed = distance time A familiar example is the speed of a...
NDQ_013029
speed time
a. speed, b. velocity, c. instantaneous speed, d. average speed, e. slope, f. distance, g. time
f
Lesson: speed and velocity Speed: Speed is an important aspect of motion. It is a measure of how fast or slow something moves. It depends on how far something travels and how long it takes to travel that far. Speed can be calculated using this general formula: speed = distance time A familiar example is the speed of a...
NDQ_013030
general term for how quickly or slowly something moves
a. speed, b. velocity, c. instantaneous speed, d. average speed, e. slope, f. distance, g. time
a
Lesson: speed and velocity Speed: Speed is an important aspect of motion. It is a measure of how fast or slow something moves. It depends on how far something travels and how long it takes to travel that far. Speed can be calculated using this general formula: speed = distance time A familiar example is the speed of a...
NDQ_013031
total distance traveled divided by the time it took to travel that distance
a. speed, b. velocity, c. instantaneous speed, d. average speed, e. slope, f. distance, g. time
d
Lesson: speed and velocity Speed: Speed is an important aspect of motion. It is a measure of how fast or slow something moves. It depends on how far something travels and how long it takes to travel that far. Speed can be calculated using this general formula: speed = distance time A familiar example is the speed of a...
NDQ_013032
steepness of a graph line
a. speed, b. velocity, c. instantaneous speed, d. average speed, e. slope, f. distance, g. time
e
Lesson: speed and velocity Speed: Speed is an important aspect of motion. It is a measure of how fast or slow something moves. It depends on how far something travels and how long it takes to travel that far. Speed can be calculated using this general formula: speed = distance time A familiar example is the speed of a...
NDQ_013033
Acceleration occurs whenever an object
a. moves, b. changes position, c. changes direction, d. two of the above
c
Lesson: acceleration Defining Acceleration: Acceleration is a measure of the change in velocity of a moving object. It shows how quickly velocity changes. Acceleration may reflect a change in speed, a change in direction, or both. Because acceleration includes both a size (speed) and direction, it is a vector. People ...
NDQ_013034
speed plus direction of motion
a. acceleration, b. t, c. deceleration, d. speed, e. v, f. velocity, g. m/s2
f
Lesson: acceleration Defining Acceleration: Acceleration is a measure of the change in velocity of a moving object. It shows how quickly velocity changes. Acceleration may reflect a change in speed, a change in direction, or both. Because acceleration includes both a size (speed) and direction, it is a vector. People ...
NDQ_013035
negative acceleration
a. acceleration, b. t, c. deceleration, d. speed, e. v, f. velocity, g. m/s2
c
Lesson: acceleration Defining Acceleration: Acceleration is a measure of the change in velocity of a moving object. It shows how quickly velocity changes. Acceleration may reflect a change in speed, a change in direction, or both. Because acceleration includes both a size (speed) and direction, it is a vector. People ...
NDQ_013036
Which of the following is an example of acceleration?
a. a top spinning at a constant speed, b. a car slowing down through an intersection, c. a train going a steady 80 km/h along a straight track, d. two of the above
d
Lesson: acceleration Defining Acceleration: Acceleration is a measure of the change in velocity of a moving object. It shows how quickly velocity changes. Acceleration may reflect a change in speed, a change in direction, or both. Because acceleration includes both a size (speed) and direction, it is a vector. People ...
NDQ_013037
What is the acceleration of a bicycle that goes from 3 m/s to 1 m/s in 2 seconds?
a. 0.5 m/s2, b. 1.0 m/s2, c. 1.5 m/s2, d. -1.0 m/s2
d
Lesson: acceleration Defining Acceleration: Acceleration is a measure of the change in velocity of a moving object. It shows how quickly velocity changes. Acceleration may reflect a change in speed, a change in direction, or both. Because acceleration includes both a size (speed) and direction, it is a vector. People ...
NDQ_013038
SI unit for acceleration
a. acceleration, b. t, c. deceleration, d. speed, e. v, f. velocity, g. m/s2
g
Lesson: acceleration Defining Acceleration: Acceleration is a measure of the change in velocity of a moving object. It shows how quickly velocity changes. Acceleration may reflect a change in speed, a change in direction, or both. Because acceleration includes both a size (speed) and direction, it is a vector. People ...
NDQ_013039
symbol for a change in velocity
a. acceleration, b. t, c. deceleration, d. speed, e. v, f. velocity, g. m/s2
e
Lesson: acceleration Defining Acceleration: Acceleration is a measure of the change in velocity of a moving object. It shows how quickly velocity changes. Acceleration may reflect a change in speed, a change in direction, or both. Because acceleration includes both a size (speed) and direction, it is a vector. People ...
NDQ_013040
If the line of a velocity-time graph slopes upward, then acceleration must be
a. zero, b. positive, c. negative, d. changing
b
Lesson: acceleration Defining Acceleration: Acceleration is a measure of the change in velocity of a moving object. It shows how quickly velocity changes. Acceleration may reflect a change in speed, a change in direction, or both. Because acceleration includes both a size (speed) and direction, it is a vector. People ...
NDQ_013041
measure of a change in velocity
a. acceleration, b. t, c. deceleration, d. speed, e. v, f. velocity, g. m/s2
a
Lesson: acceleration Defining Acceleration: Acceleration is a measure of the change in velocity of a moving object. It shows how quickly velocity changes. Acceleration may reflect a change in speed, a change in direction, or both. Because acceleration includes both a size (speed) and direction, it is a vector. People ...
NDQ_013042
The x-axis of a velocity-time graph represents
a. speed, b. velocity, c. direction, d. none of the above
d
Lesson: acceleration Defining Acceleration: Acceleration is a measure of the change in velocity of a moving object. It shows how quickly velocity changes. Acceleration may reflect a change in speed, a change in direction, or both. Because acceleration includes both a size (speed) and direction, it is a vector. People ...
NDQ_013044
symbol for a change in time
a. acceleration, b. t, c. deceleration, d. speed, e. v, f. velocity, g. m/s2
b
Lesson: acceleration Defining Acceleration: Acceleration is a measure of the change in velocity of a moving object. It shows how quickly velocity changes. Acceleration may reflect a change in speed, a change in direction, or both. Because acceleration includes both a size (speed) and direction, it is a vector. People ...
NDQ_013046
how quickly an object changes position
a. acceleration, b. t, c. deceleration, d. speed, e. v, f. velocity, g. m/s2
d
Lesson: acceleration Defining Acceleration: Acceleration is a measure of the change in velocity of a moving object. It shows how quickly velocity changes. Acceleration may reflect a change in speed, a change in direction, or both. Because acceleration includes both a size (speed) and direction, it is a vector. People ...
NDQ_013054
Acceleration is a vector.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: acceleration Defining Acceleration: Acceleration is a measure of the change in velocity of a moving object. It shows how quickly velocity changes. Acceleration may reflect a change in speed, a change in direction, or both. Because acceleration includes both a size (speed) and direction, it is a vector. People ...
NDQ_013055
Acceleration shows how quickly velocity changes.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: acceleration Defining Acceleration: Acceleration is a measure of the change in velocity of a moving object. It shows how quickly velocity changes. Acceleration may reflect a change in speed, a change in direction, or both. Because acceleration includes both a size (speed) and direction, it is a vector. People ...
NDQ_013057
A change in direction without a change in speed is not acceleration.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: acceleration Defining Acceleration: Acceleration is a measure of the change in velocity of a moving object. It shows how quickly velocity changes. Acceleration may reflect a change in speed, a change in direction, or both. Because acceleration includes both a size (speed) and direction, it is a vector. People ...
NDQ_013060
A velocity-time graph shows how velocity changes over time.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: acceleration Defining Acceleration: Acceleration is a measure of the change in velocity of a moving object. It shows how quickly velocity changes. Acceleration may reflect a change in speed, a change in direction, or both. Because acceleration includes both a size (speed) and direction, it is a vector. People ...
NDQ_013061
Acceleration is always greater than or equal to zero.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: acceleration Defining Acceleration: Acceleration is a measure of the change in velocity of a moving object. It shows how quickly velocity changes. Acceleration may reflect a change in speed, a change in direction, or both. Because acceleration includes both a size (speed) and direction, it is a vector. People ...
NDQ_013062
Acceleration occurs only when there is a change in speed.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: acceleration Defining Acceleration: Acceleration is a measure of the change in velocity of a moving object. It shows how quickly velocity changes. Acceleration may reflect a change in speed, a change in direction, or both. Because acceleration includes both a size (speed) and direction, it is a vector. People ...
NDQ_013063
It is easier to calculate acceleration when both speed and direction are changing.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: acceleration Defining Acceleration: Acceleration is a measure of the change in velocity of a moving object. It shows how quickly velocity changes. Acceleration may reflect a change in speed, a change in direction, or both. Because acceleration includes both a size (speed) and direction, it is a vector. People ...
NDQ_013064
The y-axis of a velocity-time graph represents distance traveled.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: acceleration Defining Acceleration: Acceleration is a measure of the change in velocity of a moving object. It shows how quickly velocity changes. Acceleration may reflect a change in speed, a change in direction, or both. Because acceleration includes both a size (speed) and direction, it is a vector. People ...
NDQ_013065
If a velocity-time graph slopes downward to the right, then acceleration is negative.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: acceleration Defining Acceleration: Acceleration is a measure of the change in velocity of a moving object. It shows how quickly velocity changes. Acceleration may reflect a change in speed, a change in direction, or both. Because acceleration includes both a size (speed) and direction, it is a vector. People ...
NDQ_013066
If velocity is not changing, then acceleration is zero.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: acceleration Defining Acceleration: Acceleration is a measure of the change in velocity of a moving object. It shows how quickly velocity changes. Acceleration may reflect a change in speed, a change in direction, or both. Because acceleration includes both a size (speed) and direction, it is a vector. People ...
NDQ_013067
A change in direction with or without a change in speed is velocity.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: acceleration Defining Acceleration: Acceleration is a measure of the change in velocity of a moving object. It shows how quickly velocity changes. Acceleration may reflect a change in speed, a change in direction, or both. Because acceleration includes both a size (speed) and direction, it is a vector. People ...
NDQ_013068
If the slope of a velocity-time graph is a straight line, then velocity must be constant.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: acceleration Defining Acceleration: Acceleration is a measure of the change in velocity of a moving object. It shows how quickly velocity changes. Acceleration may reflect a change in speed, a change in direction, or both. Because acceleration includes both a size (speed) and direction, it is a vector. People ...
NDQ_013069
Acceleration shows
a. how quickly an object travels, b. the direction in which an object moves, c. how far an object travels in a given time, d. how quickly an objects velocity changes
d
Lesson: acceleration Defining Acceleration: Acceleration is a measure of the change in velocity of a moving object. It shows how quickly velocity changes. Acceleration may reflect a change in speed, a change in direction, or both. Because acceleration includes both a size (speed) and direction, it is a vector. People ...
NDQ_013070
Which of the following is an example of acceleration?
a. a change in direction, b. an increase in speed, c. a decrease in speed, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: acceleration Defining Acceleration: Acceleration is a measure of the change in velocity of a moving object. It shows how quickly velocity changes. Acceleration may reflect a change in speed, a change in direction, or both. Because acceleration includes both a size (speed) and direction, it is a vector. People ...
NDQ_013071
If you are riding in a car that decelerates suddenly, you will feel your body
a. pressed backward, b. pushed to the side, c. thrust forward, d. none of the above
c
Lesson: acceleration Defining Acceleration: Acceleration is a measure of the change in velocity of a moving object. It shows how quickly velocity changes. Acceleration may reflect a change in speed, a change in direction, or both. Because acceleration includes both a size (speed) and direction, it is a vector. People ...
NDQ_013072
To calculate acceleration without a change in direction, you should use the formula
a. acceleration = v + t, b. acceleration = t/v, c. acceleration = v/t, d. acceleration = v t
c
Lesson: acceleration Defining Acceleration: Acceleration is a measure of the change in velocity of a moving object. It shows how quickly velocity changes. Acceleration may reflect a change in speed, a change in direction, or both. Because acceleration includes both a size (speed) and direction, it is a vector. People ...
NDQ_013073
When Sara ran a race on a straight track, her speed changed from 3 m/s to 6 m/s over a time period of 3 seconds. What was her acceleration during that time?
a. 3 m/s2, b. 1 m/s2, c. 2 m/s2, d. none of the above
b
Lesson: acceleration Defining Acceleration: Acceleration is a measure of the change in velocity of a moving object. It shows how quickly velocity changes. Acceleration may reflect a change in speed, a change in direction, or both. Because acceleration includes both a size (speed) and direction, it is a vector. People ...
NDQ_013074
What does a velocity-time graph represent?
a. how velocity changes over time, b. how distance changes over time, c. acceleration, d. two of the above
d
Lesson: acceleration Defining Acceleration: Acceleration is a measure of the change in velocity of a moving object. It shows how quickly velocity changes. Acceleration may reflect a change in speed, a change in direction, or both. Because acceleration includes both a size (speed) and direction, it is a vector. People ...
NDQ_013075
If speed decreases, then acceleration is
a. zero, b. positive, c. negative, d. between 0 and 1
c
Lesson: acceleration Defining Acceleration: Acceleration is a measure of the change in velocity of a moving object. It shows how quickly velocity changes. Acceleration may reflect a change in speed, a change in direction, or both. Because acceleration includes both a size (speed) and direction, it is a vector. People ...
NDQ_013076
Force can cause a
a. stationary object to start moving, b. moving object to change speed, c. moving object to change direction, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: what is force Defining Force: Force is defined as a push or a pull acting on an object. Examples of forces include friction and gravity. Both are covered in detail later in this chapter. Another example of force is applied force. It occurs when a person or thing applies force to an object, like the girl pushin...
NDQ_013077
Examples of forces include
a. motion, b. friction, c. acceleration, d. two of the above
b
Lesson: what is force Defining Force: Force is defined as a push or a pull acting on an object. Examples of forces include friction and gravity. Both are covered in detail later in this chapter. Another example of force is applied force. It occurs when a person or thing applies force to an object, like the girl pushin...
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If gravity pulls you down toward the center of Earth with a force of 500 N, how much upward force does the ground exert on you?
a. 0N, b. 50 N, c. 500 N, d. none of the above
c
Lesson: what is force Defining Force: Force is defined as a push or a pull acting on an object. Examples of forces include friction and gravity. Both are covered in detail later in this chapter. Another example of force is applied force. It occurs when a person or thing applies force to an object, like the girl pushin...
NDQ_013079
In the following sketch, what is the net force acting on the box?
a. 5 N to the right, b. 5 N to the left, c. 15 N to the right, d. 15 N to the left
c
Lesson: what is force Defining Force: Force is defined as a push or a pull acting on an object. Examples of forces include friction and gravity. Both are covered in detail later in this chapter. Another example of force is applied force. It occurs when a person or thing applies force to an object, like the girl pushin...
NDQ_013080
Which diagram represents balanced forces?
a. a, b. b, c. c, d. d
a
Lesson: what is force Defining Force: Force is defined as a push or a pull acting on an object. Examples of forces include friction and gravity. Both are covered in detail later in this chapter. Another example of force is applied force. It occurs when a person or thing applies force to an object, like the girl pushin...
NDQ_013081
Which pair of forces in question 5 differ from each other in both strength and direction?
a. a, b. b, c. c, d. d
b
Lesson: what is force Defining Force: Force is defined as a push or a pull acting on an object. Examples of forces include friction and gravity. Both are covered in detail later in this chapter. Another example of force is applied force. It occurs when a person or thing applies force to an object, like the girl pushin...
NDQ_013082
Mass is a measure of the force of gravity on an object.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: what is force Defining Force: Force is defined as a push or a pull acting on an object. Examples of forces include friction and gravity. Both are covered in detail later in this chapter. Another example of force is applied force. It occurs when a person or thing applies force to an object, like the girl pushin...
NDQ_013083
Most objects have at least two forces acting on them at all times.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: what is force Defining Force: Force is defined as a push or a pull acting on an object. Examples of forces include friction and gravity. Both are covered in detail later in this chapter. Another example of force is applied force. It occurs when a person or thing applies force to an object, like the girl pushin...
NDQ_013084
If opposing forces are unequal in strength, the net force is less than zero.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: what is force Defining Force: Force is defined as a push or a pull acting on an object. Examples of forces include friction and gravity. Both are covered in detail later in this chapter. Another example of force is applied force. It occurs when a person or thing applies force to an object, like the girl pushin...
NDQ_013085
The SI unit for weight is the newton.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: what is force Defining Force: Force is defined as a push or a pull acting on an object. Examples of forces include friction and gravity. Both are covered in detail later in this chapter. Another example of force is applied force. It occurs when a person or thing applies force to an object, like the girl pushin...
NDQ_013086
When two forces act on an object in the same direction, the net force equals zero.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: what is force Defining Force: Force is defined as a push or a pull acting on an object. Examples of forces include friction and gravity. Both are covered in detail later in this chapter. Another example of force is applied force. It occurs when a person or thing applies force to an object, like the girl pushin...
NDQ_013087
When forces act in opposite directions on an object, they are subtracted to yield the net force.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: what is force Defining Force: Force is defined as a push or a pull acting on an object. Examples of forces include friction and gravity. Both are covered in detail later in this chapter. Another example of force is applied force. It occurs when a person or thing applies force to an object, like the girl pushin...
NDQ_013088
Every sport involves forces.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: what is force Defining Force: Force is defined as a push or a pull acting on an object. Examples of forces include friction and gravity. Both are covered in detail later in this chapter. Another example of force is applied force. It occurs when a person or thing applies force to an object, like the girl pushin...
NDQ_013089
Forces are always balanced when they act on an object in the same direction.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: what is force Defining Force: Force is defined as a push or a pull acting on an object. Examples of forces include friction and gravity. Both are covered in detail later in this chapter. Another example of force is applied force. It occurs when a person or thing applies force to an object, like the girl pushin...
NDQ_013090
Whenever an object is stationary, it has no forces acting on it.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: what is force Defining Force: Force is defined as a push or a pull acting on an object. Examples of forces include friction and gravity. Both are covered in detail later in this chapter. Another example of force is applied force. It occurs when a person or thing applies force to an object, like the girl pushin...
NDQ_013091
Two forces acting in the same direction always result in a stronger force.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: what is force Defining Force: Force is defined as a push or a pull acting on an object. Examples of forces include friction and gravity. Both are covered in detail later in this chapter. Another example of force is applied force. It occurs when a person or thing applies force to an object, like the girl pushin...
NDQ_013099
combination of all the forces acting on an object
a. force, b. unbalanced forces, c. net force, d. applied force, e. newton, f. gravity, g. balanced forces
c
Lesson: what is force Defining Force: Force is defined as a push or a pull acting on an object. Examples of forces include friction and gravity. Both are covered in detail later in this chapter. Another example of force is applied force. It occurs when a person or thing applies force to an object, like the girl pushin...
NDQ_013100
force that a person or thing exerts on to an object
a. force, b. unbalanced forces, c. net force, d. applied force, e. newton, f. gravity, g. balanced forces
d
Lesson: what is force Defining Force: Force is defined as a push or a pull acting on an object. Examples of forces include friction and gravity. Both are covered in detail later in this chapter. Another example of force is applied force. It occurs when a person or thing applies force to an object, like the girl pushin...
NDQ_013101
push or pull acting on an object
a. force, b. unbalanced forces, c. net force, d. applied force, e. newton, f. gravity, g. balanced forces
a
Lesson: what is force Defining Force: Force is defined as a push or a pull acting on an object. Examples of forces include friction and gravity. Both are covered in detail later in this chapter. Another example of force is applied force. It occurs when a person or thing applies force to an object, like the girl pushin...
NDQ_013102
forces that produce a net force of zero
a. force, b. unbalanced forces, c. net force, d. applied force, e. newton, f. gravity, g. balanced forces
g
Lesson: what is force Defining Force: Force is defined as a push or a pull acting on an object. Examples of forces include friction and gravity. Both are covered in detail later in this chapter. Another example of force is applied force. It occurs when a person or thing applies force to an object, like the girl pushin...
NDQ_013103
example of a force
a. force, b. unbalanced forces, c. net force, d. applied force, e. newton, f. gravity, g. balanced forces
f
Lesson: what is force Defining Force: Force is defined as a push or a pull acting on an object. Examples of forces include friction and gravity. Both are covered in detail later in this chapter. Another example of force is applied force. It occurs when a person or thing applies force to an object, like the girl pushin...
NDQ_013104
SI unit for force
a. force, b. unbalanced forces, c. net force, d. applied force, e. newton, f. gravity, g. balanced forces
e
Lesson: what is force Defining Force: Force is defined as a push or a pull acting on an object. Examples of forces include friction and gravity. Both are covered in detail later in this chapter. Another example of force is applied force. It occurs when a person or thing applies force to an object, like the girl pushin...
NDQ_013105
forces that produce a net force greater than zero
a. force, b. unbalanced forces, c. net force, d. applied force, e. newton, f. gravity, g. balanced forces
b
Lesson: what is force Defining Force: Force is defined as a push or a pull acting on an object. Examples of forces include friction and gravity. Both are covered in detail later in this chapter. Another example of force is applied force. It occurs when a person or thing applies force to an object, like the girl pushin...
NDQ_013106
Friction occurs because
a. all surfaces have some roughness, b. surfaces in contact generate heat, c. chemical reactions take place when surfaces touch, d. none of the above
a
Lesson: friction What Is Friction: Friction is a force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are touching. Friction can work for or against us. For example, putting sand on an icy sidewalk increases friction so you are less likely to slip. On the other hand, too much friction between moving parts in a car engi...
NDQ_013107
Friction is greater when surfaces are
a. rougher, b. smoother, c. smaller, d. two of the above
a
Lesson: friction What Is Friction: Friction is a force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are touching. Friction can work for or against us. For example, putting sand on an icy sidewalk increases friction so you are less likely to slip. On the other hand, too much friction between moving parts in a car engi...
NDQ_013108
Which factors affect friction?
a. roughness of the surfaces, b. area of the surfaces, c. force of weight pressing on the surfaces, d. two of the above
d
Lesson: friction What Is Friction: Friction is a force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are touching. Friction can work for or against us. For example, putting sand on an icy sidewalk increases friction so you are less likely to slip. On the other hand, too much friction between moving parts in a car engi...
NDQ_013109
Rubbing your hands together makes them warmer because
a. friction causes molecules to move faster, b. rubbing causes chemical reactions, c. rubbing causes skin cells to release enzymes, d. none of the above
a
Lesson: friction What Is Friction: Friction is a force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are touching. Friction can work for or against us. For example, putting sand on an icy sidewalk increases friction so you are less likely to slip. On the other hand, too much friction between moving parts in a car engi...
NDQ_013110
If you pick up and carry a piece of heavy furniture, which type of friction do you have with the floor?
a. static friction, b. lifting friction, c. sliding friction, d. rolling friction
a
Lesson: friction What Is Friction: Friction is a force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are touching. Friction can work for or against us. For example, putting sand on an icy sidewalk increases friction so you are less likely to slip. On the other hand, too much friction between moving parts in a car engi...
NDQ_013111
Which way of moving a box produces no friction?
a. sliding the box across the floor, b. rolling the box on a dolly, c. picking up the box and carrying it, d. none of the above
d
Lesson: friction What Is Friction: Friction is a force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are touching. Friction can work for or against us. For example, putting sand on an icy sidewalk increases friction so you are less likely to slip. On the other hand, too much friction between moving parts in a car engi...
NDQ_013112
Why do ball bearings reduce friction in a wheel?
a. Ball bearings prevent the wheel from sliding on the road, b. Rolling friction is less than sliding friction, c. Ball bearings roll instead of slide, d. two of the above
d
Lesson: friction What Is Friction: Friction is a force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are touching. Friction can work for or against us. For example, putting sand on an icy sidewalk increases friction so you are less likely to slip. On the other hand, too much friction between moving parts in a car engi...