Physics Applications To Derivatives
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Acceleration is the derivative of:
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Distance
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Velocity
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Neither of these
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Explore the intriguing world of physics through derivatives in this quiz. Assess your understanding of concepts like acceleration, velocity, and graphical representations. Perfect for students aiming to solidify their physics fundamentals.
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Velocity is:
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How far away something is
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How quickly something speeds up
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How fast something is going
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A. How fast something is goingExplanation
Velocity is a measure of how fast something is going. It refers to the speed at which an object is moving in a particular direction. It is different from distance, which measures how far away something is, and acceleration, which measures how quickly something speeds up. Velocity takes into account both the speed and direction of an object's motion, providing a comprehensive understanding of its movement.Rate this question:
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The derivative of 4x is:
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4
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0
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4x^2
Correct Answer
A. 4Explanation
The derivative of 4x is 4 because when we take the derivative of a term with a variable raised to the power of 1 (in this case, x), the coefficient of the variable remains the same. Therefore, the derivative of 4x is simply the coefficient 4.Rate this question:
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If an object is slowing down, that means it exhibits negative acceleration. Does this mean that it also suddenly switches to negative velocity?
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Yes
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No
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Not enough information to answer
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A. NoExplanation
When an object is slowing down, it means that its velocity is decreasing. However, this does not necessarily mean that its velocity suddenly switches to negative. The object could simply be decreasing its positive velocity, eventually reaching a velocity of zero. Therefore, the statement "it also suddenly switches to negative velocity" is not always true.Rate this question:
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If velocity is represented on a graph as a positively sloped straight line, acceleration is shown as:
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A horizontal line above 0
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A horizontal line at 0
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An upward curved line
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A vertical line
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A. A horizontal line above 0Explanation
When velocity is represented as a positively sloped straight line on a graph, it indicates constant speed in a specific direction. If the acceleration is shown as a horizontal line above 0, it means that there is a constant positive acceleration. This implies that the object is continuously speeding up in the same direction, but at a constant rate.Rate this question:
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