AP Physics 1 Review questions with correct answers

acceleration, a CORRECT ANSWER The rate of change in velocity; the change in velocity over time. acceleration due to gravity CORRECT ANSWER Acceleration of an object as a result of gravity. average acceleration CORRECT ANSWER The change in velocity divided by the time over which it changes. average velocity CORRECT ANSWER Displacement divided by time over which displacement occurs. deceleration CORRECT ANSWER Acceleration in the direction opposite to velocity; acceleration that results in a decrease in velocity. dependent variable CORRECT ANSWER The variable that is being measured; usually plotted along the y-axis. displacement, Δx CORRECT ANSWER The change in position of an object. distance, d CORRECT ANSWER The magnitude of displacement between two positions. distance traveled CORRECT ANSWER The total length of the path traveled between two positions.