PHY 111 Test 1 Questions with Verified
Correct Answers
Physics
science of motion
Mechanics
science of everyday motion
Kinematics
how objects move (how fast, where, how long, etc)
Dynamics
why objects move, why objects change their motion
Quantities
a concept that can be described with numbers by measurement or calcuations
Time
t,T. seconds (s)
distance
x,y,z. meters (m). how far a object goes
velocity
v. meters per second (m/s) how fast and direction
acceleration
a. meters per second squared (m/s^2)
Correct Answers
Physics
science of motion
Mechanics
science of everyday motion
Kinematics
how objects move (how fast, where, how long, etc)
Dynamics
why objects move, why objects change their motion
Quantities
a concept that can be described with numbers by measurement or calcuations
Time
t,T. seconds (s)
distance
x,y,z. meters (m). how far a object goes
velocity
v. meters per second (m/s) how fast and direction
acceleration
a. meters per second squared (m/s^2)