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Unit Test #1: Kinematics

Communication reasoning, in writing and use of mathematical language, symbols and conventions will be
assessed throughout this test.

Knowledge and Understanding

Part A: Multiple Choice. Circle the correct answer. [10 marks]

1. Which of the following is a scalar quantity.

a) Acceleration b) Distance
c) Speed d) All of the above

2. The area of an acceleration-time graph over a given interval results in the value of
a) Acceleration b) Velocity
c) Speed d) None of the above

3. The acceleration due to gravity, as a scalar, is given by

a) 9.8 m/s2 b) -9.8 m/s
2

c) 4.9 m/s2 d) -4.9 m/s2

4. The slope of a velocity time graph yields the

a) Velocity b) Acceleration
c) Distance d) None of the above

5. An object is thrown vertically upward at 25.0 m/s. If it experiences an acceleration due to gravity, what is the object’s
velocity 3.0 seconds later?
a) 4.4 m/s b) 4.4 m/s [U]
c) 4.4 m/s [D] d) – 4.4 m/s [D]

6. If an object accelerates at a rate of 4.5 m/s2 from rest, how long will it take to reach a speed of 15 m/s?
a) 0.3 s b) 67.5 s
c) 3.3 s d) Cannot be determined

Use the following information to answer questions #7-9:

• A person goes for a walk and travels 2 km [W], 4 km [S] and 1 km [W] in 2 h.

7. What is the overall displacement of the walker?

0
a) 5 km b) 7 km [W 37 S]
0
c) 5 km [S 37 W] d) None of the above

8. What was the average speed of the walker?

0
a) 2.5 km/h b) 3.5 km/h [S 37 W]
c) 2.5 km/h [W 370 S] d) 3.5 km/h

9. What was the average velocity of the walker?

0
a) 2.5 km/h b) 3.5 km/h [S 37 W]
c) 2.5 km/h [W 370 S] d) 3.5 km/h
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10. Which position-time graph below represents a car driving to Toronto with the cruise control set?

a) b) c) d)

Part B: Extended Answer.

1. Given the data in the chart below sketch:

a) A position-time graph. [2 mark]
b) The corresponding velocity-time graph. [3 marks]

Time(s) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Position
0 2 4 0 -2 -2 0 4 2
(m) [E]
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v v
2. Determine the resultant of vectors a = 3km[ N ] and b = 5km[ N 450 E ] using a method of your choice. [5m]

Inquiry

2. Natalia and Maria are so excited that they finally bought the new One Direction CD. They see each other
from across a field and run towards each other to share a well deserved high five. If Natalia is 30m [R]
from Maria and runs at 4 m/s [L] and Maria runs at 5m/s [R], where and when will they meet? [6 marks]
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3. A roller coaster cart is accelerated from rest to a speed of 144 km/h using a magnetic propulsion system
over a distance of 200m. Determine the acceleration of the cart and the time it takes to accelerate.
[4 marks]

Application [LEVEL]

** Answer 4 OR 5 below.

4. Describe a real-life situation in which you would see the position time
graph below. Include as much detail as possible including
information on velocity and acceleration.

5. Automobiles are designed with many safety features to be able to withstand collisions at high rates of
speed. Speed, however, is not the most dangerous kinematics factor in a collision (i.e injuries can occur
traveling at just 10km/h). What is the most dangerous kinematics factor in a collision? Explain.