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science module 9
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8th Grade
02/01/2010

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Define physics.
Definition
Tells how things move.
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Define free fall.
Definition
The state of an object falling towards the earth with nothing inhibiting it's fall.
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Define reference point.
Definition
A point against which position is measured.
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Define scalar quantity.
Definition
A physical measurement that does not contain directional information.
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Define vector quantity
Definition
A physical measurement that contains directional information
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Define Acceleration
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The time rate of change to an objects velocity.
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If an object's position does not move relative to a reverence point, Is it in motion relative to that reverence point?
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No
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Label 1o meters. Is it scalar or vector? Is it speed, distance, velocity, acceleration, or other.
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It is a scalar distance.
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Label 1.2 meters/seconds squared east. Is it scalar or vector? Is it speed, distance, velocity, acceleration, or other.
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It is a vector acceleration.
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Label 3.4 feet/hour and slowing. Is it scalar or vector? Is it speed, distance, velocity, acceleration, or other.
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It is a scalar speed.
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Label 56 liters. Is it scalar or vector? Is it speed, distance, velocity, acceleration, or other.
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It is scalar, also it is none of the mentioned terms for the second question.
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Label 2.2 miles/minute west. Is it scalar or vector? Is it speed, distance, velocity, acceleration, or other.
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It is a vector velocity.
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Label 2.2 millimeters/year. Is it scalar or vector? Is it speed, distance, velocity, acceleration, or other.
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It is a scalar speed.
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A car and a truck are traveling north on a highway. The truck has a speed of 45 miles per hour and the car has a speed of 57 miles per hour. If the truck is ahead of the car, what is the relative velocity?
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12 miles per hour towards each other.
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What is the speed of a runner that runs 6 kilometers in 45 minutes?
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2.2 meters per second, this one can be tricky, get help if you get the wrong answer. Call me if you really need help.
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