Equations of motion (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes
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What does acceleration tell us about an object's motion?
What does acceleration tell us about an object's motion?
How much velocity changes each second
What are the units for acceleration?
What are the units for acceleration?
m/s²
Why is acceleration described as a vector quantity?
Why is acceleration described as a vector quantity?
It has both size and direction
Which equation correctly represents acceleration?
Which equation correctly represents acceleration?
What are the units for velocity?
What are the units for velocity?
m/s
How does velocity differ from speed?
How does velocity differ from speed?
Velocity includes direction
Which equation links velocity, acceleration and distance?
Which equation links velocity, acceleration and distance?
Which object has the highest typical acceleration?
Which object has the highest typical acceleration?
Rollercoaster
What is the acceleration of objects in free fall near Earth's surface?
What is the acceleration of objects in free fall near Earth's surface?
9.8 m/s²
What happens when a falling object reaches terminal velocity?
What happens when a falling object reaches terminal velocity?
Air resistance equals weight
What is the acceleration of an object at terminal velocity?
What is the acceleration of an object at terminal velocity?
Zero
What does negative acceleration indicate?
What does negative acceleration indicate?
Slowing down or opposite direction