1. Mechanics – quiz 1 Physics12 Vectors, scalars & kinematics Mechanics – quiz 1 Physics12 Vectors, scalars & kinematics Quiz of work to date 1/ Define the term ‘mechanics’ 2a/ What are the scalar terms for ‘how far’ & ‘how fast’? 3a/ How do you calculate average velocity? (equation) 3b/ What are the units of velocity? 2b/ What are the vector terms for ‘how far’ & ‘how fast’? 4a/ Define instantaneous velocity? 4b/ How do you calculate instantaneous velocity?

2. Mechanics – quiz 1 Physics12 Vectors, scalars & kinematics Mechanics – quiz 1 Physics12 Vectors, scalars & kinematics 5/ Define the term ‘acceleration’ and give its units. 6a/ A horse is running around a circular track at constant speed. Is it accelerating? 6b/ Explain your answer. (1 sentence) 7/ Define ‘kinematics’? 8/ What are s, u, v, a and t?

3. Mechanics – quiz 1 Physics12 Vectors, scalars & kinematics Mechanics – quiz 1 Physics12 Vectors, scalars & kinematics 9/ State what are the gradients of graphs of: (a) s/t (b) v/t (c) a/t 10/ Sketch s/t, v/t and a/t graphs for the following: (a) a man diving off a cliff into the sea (ignore AR) (b) a dog jumping up into the air to catch a ball (c) a girl on a trampoline (3 jumps)