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Speed Distance Acceleration Notes

The document provides in-depth notes on key physics concepts related to speed, distance, acceleration, and motion graphs, including formulas and definitions for speed, velocity, and acceleration. It also outlines equations of motion and how to interpret various motion graphs. Additionally, it includes practice questions with answers to reinforce understanding of the material.

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Speed Distance Acceleration Notes

The document provides in-depth notes on key physics concepts related to speed, distance, acceleration, and motion graphs, including formulas and definitions for speed, velocity, and acceleration. It also outlines equations of motion and how to interpret various motion graphs. Additionally, it includes practice questions with answers to reinforce understanding of the material.

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Physics Notes & Practice – Speed,

Distance, Acceleration, and Graphs


In-Depth Notes

1. Speed
Speed is the rate at which an object covers distance. It is a scalar quantity.
Formula: Speed = Distance / Time
SI Unit: meters per second (m/s)

2. Velocity
Velocity is speed with direction, making it a vector quantity.
Formula: Velocity = Displacement / Time

3. Acceleration
Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity over time (vector).
Formula: a = (v - u) / t

4. Equations of Motion (SUVAT)


1. v = u + at
2. s = ut + 1/2 at^2
3. v^2 = u^2 + 2as
4. s = (u + v)/2 * t

5. Motion Graphs

Distance–Time Graph:
- Straight Line: constant speed
- Steeper: faster
- Horizontal: stationary
- Curved: acceleration

Velocity–Time Graph:
- Horizontal line: constant velocity
- Slope up: acceleration
- Slope down: deceleration
- Area under graph: displacement

Acceleration–Time Graph:
- Horizontal above x-axis: constant acceleration
- Below x-axis: deceleration
- Area: change in velocity

Practice Questions

1. Basic Calculations
a) A car travels 150 km in 3 hours. What is its average speed?
b) A sprinter runs 100 meters in 9.8 seconds. What is their speed?
c) A train accelerates from rest to 20 m/s in 10 seconds. What is its acceleration?

2. Using Equations of Motion


a) A car starts at 5 m/s and accelerates at 2 m/s² for 4 seconds. What is its final velocity?
b) A ball falls freely under gravity. How far does it fall in 3 seconds?

3. Graph Interpretation
A cyclist’s velocity-time graph: 0 to 10 m/s in 5s, constant for 10s, then to 0 in 5s.
a) Total time?
b) Total displacement?
c) Average speed?

Answers

1. Basic Calculations
a) Speed = 150 / 3 = 50 km/h
b) Speed = 100 / 9.8 ≈ 10.2 m/s
c) a = (20 - 0) / 10 = 2 m/s²

2. Using Equations of Motion


a) v = u + at = 5 + 2*4 = 13 m/s
b) s = 0.5 * 9.8 * 3² = 44.1 m

3. Graph Interpretation
a) Total time = 20 s
b) Displacement = 25 + 100 + 25 = 150 m
c) Average speed = 150 / 20 = 7.5 m/s

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