Exploring the Dynamics: Speed, Velocity & Acceleration
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GCSE Foundation
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Exploring the Dynamics: Speed, Velocity & Acceleration
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1.
What is the primary difference between speed and velocity?
[2 marks]2.
Define acceleration in the context of motion.
[1 mark]3.
True or False: Velocity is a scalar quantity.
[1 mark]4.
True or False: An object moving at constant speed in a circle is accelerating.
[1 mark]5.
A car travels 150 km in 3 hours. What is its average speed?
[1 mark]A30 km/h
B50 km/h
C60 km/h
D70 km/h
6.
Select the correct formula for calculating acceleration.
[1 mark]Aa = (v - u) / t
Ba = u / t
Ca = v * t
Da = t / (v - u)
7.
Match the following terms to their definitions:
[3 marks]1. Speed
2. Velocity
3. Acceleration
AThe distance traveled per unit time
BThe rate of change of velocity
CSpeed in a given direction
8.
Fill in the blank: The unit of acceleration is _____ per second squared.
[1 mark]9.
In what order do the following events occur when a car accelerates? 1. Speed increases 2. Driver presses the accelerator pedal 3. Engine power increases
[2 marks]1
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10.
Calculate the acceleration of a vehicle that goes from rest to 60 m/s in 10 seconds. Use the formula a = (v - u) / t.
[2 marks]11.
Explain how acceleration can be both positive and negative, providing examples for each.
[6 marks]12.
A cyclist moves with a uniform velocity of 10 m/s. After 5 seconds, the cyclist increases their speed to 20 m/s. Calculate the acceleration.
[2 marks]13.
Describe what happens to the velocity of an object when it is subject to constant acceleration.
[2 marks]14.
Which of the following is an example of uniform motion?
[1 mark]AA car moving at a constant speed on a straight road
BA car accelerating
CA car decelerating
DA car turning a corner
15.
Describe the relationship between speed, velocity, and acceleration in the context of a moving vehicle.
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