Motion Quiz: Quiz For Unit 3 Force And Motion
Motion quiz: This is the first quiz for unit 3 Force and Motion, and covers the material in Chapter two of your textbook.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Which of the following do you calculate when you divide the total distance traveled by the total travel time?
- A.
Average Speed
- B.
Constant Speed
- C.
Variable Speed
- D.
Instantaneous Speed
Correct Answer
A. Average SpeedExplanation
When you divide the total distance traveled by the total travel time, you calculate the average speed. Average speed is a measure of how fast an object is moving on average over a given period of time. It is calculated by dividing the total distance traveled by the total time taken. This calculation gives you the average rate at which the object is covering the distance, regardless of any variations in speed during the journey.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which term below best describes the forces on an object with a a net force of zero?
- A.
Inertia
- B.
Balanced Forces
- C.
Acceleration
- D.
Unbalanced Forces
Correct Answer
B. Balanced ForcesExplanation
Balanced forces best describe the forces on an object with a net force of zero. When the forces acting on an object are balanced, it means that the forces are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction, resulting in no overall change in the object's motion. This state of equilibrium is often observed when an object is at rest or moving at a constant velocity. In such cases, the object's inertia keeps it in its current state, resisting any changes in motion.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which of the following is not used in calculating acceleration?
- A.
Initial Velocity
- B.
Average Speed
- C.
Time Interval
- D.
Final Velocity
Correct Answer
B. Average SpeedExplanation
Acceleration is a measure of how quickly an object's velocity changes over time. It is calculated by subtracting the initial velocity from the final velocity and dividing by the time interval. Average speed, on the other hand, is a measure of the total distance traveled divided by the total time taken. It does not take into account the direction of motion or changes in velocity. Therefore, average speed is not used in calculating acceleration.Rate this question:
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- 4.
In which of het following conditions does the car NOT accelerate?
- A.
A car moves at 80 km/h on a flat, straight highway
- B.
The car slows from 80 km/h to 35 km/h
- C.
The car turns a corner
- D.
The car speeds up from 35 km/h to 80 km/h
Correct Answer
A. A car moves at 80 km/h on a flat, straight highwayExplanation
The car does not accelerate when it moves at a constant speed of 80 km/h on a flat, straight highway. Acceleration refers to a change in velocity, which is the rate at which an object changes its position. In this case, the car is maintaining a constant velocity, so there is no change in speed or direction, and therefore no acceleration.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What is the tendency for an object to resist any change in its motion?
- A.
Net Force
- B.
Acceleration
- C.
Balanced Force
- D.
Inertia
Correct Answer
D. InertiaExplanation
Inertia is the tendency for an object to resist any change in its motion. This means that an object at rest will remain at rest, and an object in motion will continue moving at a constant velocity unless acted upon by an external force. Inertia is directly related to an object's mass, with larger objects having greater inertia. It is a fundamental concept in physics and is often described as the "property of matter that resists changes in motion."Rate this question:
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- 6.
How can speed be defined?
- A.
Acceleration / Time
- B.
Change in velocity / Time
- C.
Distance / Time
- D.
Displacement / Time
Correct Answer
C. Distance / TimeExplanation
Speed is defined as the distance traveled by an object divided by the time taken to travel that distance. It is a scalar quantity that only considers the magnitude of the motion, disregarding its direction. Therefore, the correct answer is "Distance / Time".Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which of the following represents the greatest speed?
- A.
20 m/s
- B.
200 cm/s
- C.
0.2 km/s
Correct Answer
C. 0.2 km/sExplanation
The answer 0.2 km/s represents the greatest speed because it is the highest value among the given options. Even though the other options are also expressed in different units, when converted to the same unit (km/s), 0.2 km/s is still the largest value.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Sound travels at a speed of 330 m/s. How long does it take the sound of thunder to travel 1485 m?
- A.
45 s
- B.
4.5 s
- C.
4,900 s
- D.
0.22 s
Correct Answer
B. 4.5 sExplanation
Sound travels at a constant speed of 330 m/s. To find the time it takes for sound to travel a certain distance, we can use the formula: time = distance / speed. In this case, the distance is 1485 m. Plugging in the values, we get: time = 1485 m / 330 m/s = 4.5 s. Therefore, it takes the sound of thunder 4.5 seconds to travel 1485 meters.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which to the following best describes an object with constant velocity?
- A.
It is changing direction
- B.
Its acceleration is increasing
- C.
Its acceleration is zero
- D.
Its acceleration is negative
Correct Answer
C. Its acceleration is zeroExplanation
An object with constant velocity means that its speed and direction are not changing. This implies that there is no net force acting on the object, resulting in zero acceleration. Therefore, the correct answer is "Its acceleration is zero."Rate this question:
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- 10.
The graph below represents the motion of an object. According to the graph, as time increases, the velocity of the object
- A.
Increases
- B.
Decreases
- C.
Remains the same
Correct Answer
C. Remains the sameExplanation
According to the graph, the line representing the object's velocity is horizontal, indicating that the velocity remains constant over time. There is no upward or downward slope on the line, suggesting that there is no change in velocity as time increases. Therefore, the correct answer is "remains the same."Rate this question:
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- 11.
The displacement-time graph below represents the motion of a cart initially moving forward along a straight line. During which interval is the cart moving forward at constant speed?
- A.
AB
- B.
CD
- C.
BC
- D.
DE
Correct Answer
C. BCExplanation
The cart is moving forward at constant speed during the interval BC because the displacement-time graph shows a straight line with a constant positive slope. This indicates that the cart is covering equal distances in equal intervals of time, which is characteristic of constant speed.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Which graph best represents the motion of an object whose speed is increasing?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
Correct Answer
A. 1Explanation
Graph 1 represents the motion of an object whose speed is increasing because it shows a positive slope, indicating that the object is moving faster over time. The steeper the slope, the faster the object is accelerating. Therefore, Graph 1 is the best representation of an object with increasing speed.Rate this question:
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- 13.
The graph below shows the velocity of a race car moving along a straight line as a function of time. What is the magnitude of the displacement of the car from t = 2.0 seconds to t = 4.0 seconds?
- A.
80. m
- B.
20. m
- C.
60. m
- D.
40. m
Correct Answer
B. 20. mExplanation
The magnitude of displacement is the distance between the initial and final positions, regardless of the path taken. In this case, the graph shows that the velocity of the car remains constant at 20 m/s from t = 2.0 seconds to t = 4.0 seconds. Since velocity is constant, the displacement can be calculated using the formula: displacement = velocity * time. Therefore, the magnitude of displacement is 20 m/s * 2 seconds = 40 m.Rate this question:
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- 14.
The distance-time graph below represents the position of an object moving in a straight line. What is the speed of the object during the time interval t = 2.0 seconds to t = 4.0 seconds?
- A.
10. m/s
- B.
5.0 m/s
- C.
0.0 m/s
- D.
7.5 m/s
Correct Answer
A. 10. m/sExplanation
The speed of an object can be calculated by finding the slope of the distance-time graph. In this case, the object is moving in a straight line, so the speed can be determined by finding the change in distance divided by the change in time. From t = 2.0 seconds to t = 4.0 seconds, the distance covered is 20 meters (10 meters per second multiplied by 2 seconds). The time interval is 2 seconds. Therefore, the speed of the object during this time interval is 10 meters per second.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Which graph best represents the motion of an object initially at rest and accelerating uniformly?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
Correct Answer
B. 2Explanation
Graph 2 best represents the motion of an object initially at rest and accelerating uniformly because it shows a constant and steady increase in the object's velocity over time. The slope of the graph is constant, indicating a uniform acceleration. In contrast, the other graphs either show no acceleration, a varying acceleration, or a deceleration. Therefore, graph 2 is the most accurate representation of an object initially at rest and accelerating uniformly.Rate this question:
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- 16.
The graph below shows the relationship between speed and time for two objects, A and B.Compared with the acceleration of object B, the acceleration of object A is
- A.
Three times as great
- B.
The same
- C.
One-third as great
- D.
Twice as great
Correct Answer
A. Three times as greatExplanation
Based on the graph, the acceleration of object A is three times as great as the acceleration of object B. This can be inferred by comparing the steepness of the lines representing the speed-time relationship for both objects. Object A has a steeper line, indicating a faster rate of increase in speed over time compared to object B. Therefore, the acceleration of object A is three times greater than that of object B.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Which pair of graphs represents the same motion?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
Correct Answer
D. 4 -
- 18.
The graph below represents the relationship between distance and time for an object in motion.During which interval is the speed of the object changing?
- A.
CD
- B.
AB
- C.
BC
- D.
DE
Correct Answer
D. DEExplanation
The speed of the object is changing during the interval DE. This can be inferred from the graph where the line becomes steeper, indicating an increase in speed.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Which graph best represents the relationship between velocity and time for an object which accelerates uniformly for 2 seconds, then moves at a constant velocity for 1 second, and finally decelerates for 3 seconds?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
Correct Answer
A. 1Explanation
Graph 1 represents the relationship between velocity and time for an object that accelerates uniformly for 2 seconds, then moves at a constant velocity for 1 second, and finally decelerates for 3 seconds. The graph shows a positive slope for the first 2 seconds, indicating acceleration. After that, the graph shows a flat line, indicating constant velocity. Finally, the graph shows a negative slope for the last 3 seconds, indicating deceleration. This pattern matches the given scenario, making graph 1 the best representation.Rate this question:
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- 20.
What is the meaning of the slope on a distance versus time graph?
- A.
Acceleration
- B.
Displacement
- C.
Speed
- D.
Momentum
Correct Answer
C. SpeedExplanation
The meaning of the slope on a distance versus time graph is speed. The slope represents the rate at which the distance is changing over time. A steeper slope indicates a faster rate of change, which corresponds to a higher speed. Therefore, the correct answer is speed.Rate this question:
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- 21.
What does the slope of an object accelerating uniformly (at a constant rate) look like on an acceleration vs. time graph? Hint: Draw these to see what they look like.
- A.
Straight and sloping up to the right
- B.
Straight and sloping down to the right
- C.
Straight and horizontal
- D.
Curved up to the right
Correct Answer
C. Straight and horizontalExplanation
The slope of an object accelerating uniformly (at a constant rate) on an acceleration vs. time graph would be straight and horizontal. This is because when the acceleration is constant, the graph would show a constant value over time, resulting in a straight line. The horizontal slope indicates that the acceleration is not changing over time.Rate this question:
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