5.1 – Investigating Constant Velocity Using a Trolley or Rider (Leaving Cert Physics): Quizzes
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What defines constant velocity motion?
What defines constant velocity motion?
Equal distances in equal time intervals
Why is velocity a vector quantity?
Why is velocity a vector quantity?
It includes direction
What frequency does the ticker timer operate at?
What frequency does the ticker timer operate at?
50 Hz
If there are 10 spaces between dots, what time has elapsed? Use
If there are 10 spaces between dots, what time has elapsed? Use
0.20 s
Why must the runway be slightly inclined in Method A?
Why must the runway be slightly inclined in Method A?
To compensate for friction
What indicates constant velocity on ticker tape?
What indicates constant velocity on ticker tape?
Evenly-spaced dots
When calculating time from ticker tape, what should you count?
When calculating time from ticker tape, what should you count?
Spaces between dots
In Method A, velocity is calculated using which formula?
In Method A, velocity is calculated using which formula?
What does the air cushion do in Method B?
What does the air cushion do in Method B?
Eliminates friction
How must the air track be positioned?
How must the air track be positioned?
Perfectly horizontal
In Method B, velocity is calculated using which formula?
In Method B, velocity is calculated using which formula?
What does the card do in the air track method?
What does the card do in the air track method?
Interrupts the light beam
How can parallax error be avoided when measuring?
How can parallax error be avoided when measuring?
Keep eye directly above measurement point
What advantage does the air track have over ticker tape?
What advantage does the air track have over ticker tape?
Greater precision and eliminates friction