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Lab: Motion with Constant Acceleration

Question 1 • [HSPHY] Physics Sem 1 (26-27)

Which statements describe velocity and acceleration? Check all that apply.Velocity equals displacement divided by time.All velocities are “instantaneous” and occur only at a point in time.Velocity and acceleration are calculated using the same variables.Acceleration equals change in velocity divided by change in time.Acceleration is always constant; it cannot vary.Average velocity can be found by using several velocities and their total time.

Answer
A
Velocity equals displacement divided by time.
B
All velocities are “instantaneous” and occur only at a point in time.
C
Velocity and acceleration are calculated using the same variables.
D
Acceleration equals change in velocity divided by change in time.
E
Acceleration is always constant; it cannot vary.
F
Average velocity can be found by using several velocities and their total time.

Explanation

Velocity is displacement divided by elapsed time, so statement A is correct. Acceleration is the change in velocity divided by the change in time, making D correct. Average velocity can also be calculated from multiple velocities and the time spent at each: use each velocity and its time to find the total displacement, then divide by the total time, so F is correct. Velocities can be average or instantaneous, and acceleration can vary.

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