The language of kinematics and motion graphs

The language of kinematics and motion graphs Quiz

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  1. 1. A walker goes 3030 m east then 1010 m west. Her displacement is:

    • A. 4040 m east
    • B. 2020 m east
    • C. 2020 m west
    • D. 1010 m east

  2. 2. The gradient of a displacement-time graph gives:

    • A. distance
    • B. velocity
    • C. acceleration
    • D. speed only

  3. 3. A velocity-time graph has a straight line from 44 m s−1^{-1} at t=0t=0 to 1616 m s−1^{-1} at t=3t=3 s. The acceleration is:

    • A. 1212 m s−2^{-2}
    • B. 44 m s−2^{-2}
    • C. 2020 m s−2^{-2}
    • D. 5.335.33 m s−2^{-2}

  4. 4. A velocity-time graph is a constant 66 m s−1^{-1} for 88 s. The displacement is:

    • A. 1414 m
    • B. 0.750.75 m
    • C. 4848 m
    • D. 66 m

  5. 5. A cyclist rides 100100 m away from home and returns to it in 5050 s. Her average velocity is:

    • A. 44 m s−1^{-1}
    • B. 22 m s−1^{-1}
    • C. 0.50.5 m s−1^{-1}
    • D. 00

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