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Measuring acceleration practical (v=s/t, a=(v-u)/t)

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12 questions

  1. What is the international standard unit used to measure speed and velocity in physics?Give the symbol.
  2. Which of the following is a vector quantity?
  3. A lorry is travelling along a straight road. Its speed increases from 5.6 m/s to 8.4 m/s.Which of the following is the change in velocity for the lorry?
  4. A roller–skater covers a distance of 520 m in 40 s.Which of the following is the speed of the roller–skater?
  5. How far will a wind-up toy travel if it is moving at a speed of 0.02 m/s for 1 minute? Include a correct unit with your answer.
  6. A rocket covers a distance of 500 m whilst travelling at 5.0 km/s.Which of the following is the time taken for the rocket to cover this distance?
  7. Match the following key words or phrases to their definitions.
  8. Match the following quantities to their definitions.
  9. Which of the following are correct equations for acceleration (a)?
  10. A car takes 17.6 s to accelerate from 0 m/s to 44 m/s.Calculate the acceleration of the car in m/s^2.You do not need to include the unit in your answer.
  11. A motorcycle reduces its velocity from 25 m/s to 14 m/s in 5.5 s.Which of the following is the deceleration of the motorcycle?
  12. A cricket ball moving at 20 m/s is hit by a bat, and then travels in the opposite direction at 15 m/s. The impact lasts for 0.05 s.Calculate the acceleration.You do not need to enter the unit.

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