Motion Continued
Overview
Everything around you is either moving or could be set moving, and physics begins by describing that motion precisely. How fast is a sprinter going? Is a car speeding up or slowing down? How far does a dropped stone fall in two seconds? Every one of these questions is answered with a handful of equations and two simple graphs.
In this lesson you will define speed, velocity and acceleration, then read and draw distance-time and speed-time graphs with confidence. You will calculate speed from a gradient, distance from an area, and handle free fall and terminal velocity. By the end you should be able to look at a graph and tell its whole story.
Objectives
- [Supplement] Calculate the area under a speed-time graph to work out the distance travelled for motion with: (a) constant speed (b) constant acceleration
- [Supplement] Know that deceleration is a negative acceleration and use this in calculations
- [Supplement] Know that the acceleration of free fall g for an object near to the surface of the Earth is approximately constant and is approximately 9.8 m / s2
Lesson Note
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Lesson Evaluation
Congratulations on completing the lesson on Motion Continued. Now that youve explored the key concepts and ideas, its time to put your knowledge to the test. This section offers a variety of practice questions designed to reinforce your understanding and help you gauge your grasp of the material.
You will encounter a mix of question types, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and essay questions. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to assess different aspects of your knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Use this evaluation section as an opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the topic and to identify any areas where you may need additional study. Don't be discouraged by any challenges you encounter; instead, view them as opportunities for growth and improvement.
- A car travels 150 m in 10 s. Its average speed is: A. 1.5 m/s B. 15 m/s C. 150 m/s D. 1500 m/s Answer: B
- On a distance-time graph, a horizontal line means the object is: A. accelerating B. moving at constant speed C. at rest D. decelerating Answer: C
- On a speed-time graph, the distance travelled is given by: A. the gradient of the line B. the area under the line C. the highest point D. the time axis intercept Answer: B
- A car speeds up from 10 m/s to 30 m/s in 5 s. Its acceleration is: A. 2 m/s2 B. 4 m/s2 C. 6 m/s2 D. 100 m/s2 Answer: B
- A skydiver reaches terminal velocity when: A. weight is zero B. drag is zero C. drag equals weight D. the parachute opens Answer: C
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