Introductory Physics Worksheet With Answers - Mcas Review Packet #1 - Nnhs Page 2

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NNHS Introductory Physics: MCAS Review
Packet #1
1. Motion and Forces
Broad Concept: Newton’s laws of motion and gravitation describe and predict the motion of
most objects.
1.) John runs one complete lap of the track,
2.) Jill drives from Newton to Boston. Her
returning to the starting line. Which one of the
ending point is 5 miles due East of her starting
following is true:
point but she had to drive 7 miles total since
roads don’t go due East. Which of the
A. John experienced a displacement of 400m.
B. John ran a distance of 0m.
following best describes the displacement Jill
C. John experienced a displacement of 0m.
experienced?
D. Not enough information was provided.
A. Jill was displaced 7miles.
B. Jill was displaced 5 miles.
C. Jill was displaced 7 miles East.
D. Jill was displaced 5 miles East.
My Answer and Explanation:
My Answer and Explanation:
C. Displacement is the difference in
D. Displacement includes a direction so
position between your starting point and
it must include East. And displacement
ending point. Since John ended at his
is the straight line distance between
starting point the difference between
your starting point and your ending point
his ending point and his starting point is
(5 miles), NOT the measurement of your
0m. (Note he ran a distance of 400m.)
actual path traveled. (7 miles)
Correct Answer and Explanation:
Correct Answer and Explanation:

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