Kinematics: Master the Science of Motion in Sport

Question 1

Which of these is NOT a type of linear motion?

Accepted Answer

Rotational motion

Answer

Translational motion

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Projectile motion

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Rectilinear motion

Question 2

In linear motion, an object moves along a straight line. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of linear motion?

Accepted Answer

The object's path is a curved line

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The object's velocity is constant

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The object's acceleration is always in the same direction as its velocity

Question 3

An object moves from point A to point B. What is the displacement of the object?

Accepted Answer

The distance in the direction from position A to position B

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The speed of the object as it moves from position A to position B

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The time taken to move from position A to position B

Question 4

A ball is thrown vertically upwards. At the highest point of its trajectory, which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

Its velocity is zero, and its acceleration is due to gravity

Answer

Its velocity is maximum, and its acceleration is zero

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Its acceleration is maximum, and its velocity is zero

Question 5

A car accelerates at a constant rate of 5 m/s² from rest. What is its velocity after 10 seconds?

Accepted Answer

50 m/s

Answer

10 m/s

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100 m/s

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25 m/s

Question 6

Which of the following is a vector quantity?

Accepted Answer

Displacement

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Mass

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Speed

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Temperature

Question 7

A runner completes a 100-meter race in 10 seconds. What is their average velocity?

Accepted Answer

10 m/s

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100 m/s

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15 m/s

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5 m/s

Question 8

Which of the following equations of motion relates displacement, initial velocity, final velocity and acceleration?

Accepted Answer

v² = u² + 2as

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v = u + at

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a = v/t

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s = ut + ½at²

Question 9

A ball is launched horizontally with a speed of 10 m/s. What is its horizontal displacement after 2 seconds?

Accepted Answer

20 m

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30 m

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40 m

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10 m

Question 10

Which of the following is a unit of acceleration?

Accepted Answer

m/s²

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km/hr

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m/s

Question 11

Which of the following types of motion occurs in a straight line?

Accepted Answer

Linear motion

Answer

Projectile motion

Answer

Rotational motion

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Circular motion

Question 12

A ball is launched vertically upwards with an initial velocity of 10 m/s. Determine its velocity at the peak of its trajectory.

Accepted Answer

0 meters per second (m/s)

Answer

10 meters per second (m/s)

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5 meters per second (m/s)

Question 13

A 100m runner crosses the finish line in 10 seconds. What is their average velocity?

Accepted Answer

10 m/s

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15 m/s

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20 m/s

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5 m/s

Question 14

An object starts from rest and accelerates uniformly at 2 m/s^2 for 5 seconds. What is its displacement during this time?

Accepted Answer

25 m

Answer

100 m

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50 m

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10 m

Question 15

Which of the following is the correct formula for acceleration?

Accepted Answer

a = (v - u) / t

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a = u / t

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a = v / t

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a = v - u

Question 16

Which of the following is a vector quantity?

Accepted Answer

Velocity

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Speed

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Time

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Distance

Question 17

Which of the following is a unit of acceleration?

Accepted Answer

m/s^2

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m/s

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rad/s

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rad/s^2

Question 18

A car travels at a constant speed of 20 m/s. What is its acceleration?

Accepted Answer

0 m/s^2

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5 m/s^2

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15 m/s^2

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10 m/s^2

Question 19

Which of the following is a fundamental kinematic variable?

Accepted Answer

Velocity

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Energy

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Momentum

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Force

Question 20

A cyclist covers a distance of 10 kilometers in half an hour. What is their average speed?

Accepted Answer

20 km/h

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40 km/h

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10 km/h

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30 km/h

Question 21

A ball is thrown vertically upwards with an initial velocity of 15 m/s. What is its maximum height?

Accepted Answer

11.52 m

Answer

15.36 m

Answer

7.68 m

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23.04 m

Question 22

Which of the following is a characteristic of angular motion?

Accepted Answer

It occurs around a fixed axis of rotation.

Answer

It is independent of time.

Answer

It is measured in meters.

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It always involves linear motion.