Class 9 Physics - Chapter 1: Motion (Hybrid Module)
Key Concepts
1. Rest and Motion:
- Rest: An object is said to be at rest if it does not change its position with respect to its surroundings.
- Motion: An object is said to be in motion if it changes its position with respect to its surroundings.
2. Types of Motion:
- Translational (Rectilinear/Curvilinear), Rotational, Oscillatory
3. Distance vs Displacement:
- Distance: Total path covered (Scalar)
- Displacement: Shortest path between initial and final position (Vector)
4. Speed and Velocity:
- Speed = Distance / Time
- Velocity = Displacement / Time
5. Acceleration (a):
- a = (v - u)/t, where v = final velocity, u = initial velocity, t = time
6. Equations of Motion (Uniform Acceleration Only):
- v = u + at
- s = ut + 1/2 at²
- v² = u² + 2as
Graphical Representations
1. Distance-Time Graph:
- Straight line: Uniform motion
- Curved line: Non-uniform motion
Class 9 Physics - Chapter 1: Motion (Hybrid Module)
2. Velocity-Time Graph:
- Slope = Acceleration
- Area under the graph = Displacement
Solved Example
Q. A car starts from rest and reaches a speed of 20 m/s in 4 seconds. Find acceleration and distance
covered.
Sol:
- Initial velocity (u) = 0, Final velocity (v) = 20 m/s, Time (t) = 4 s
- Acceleration a = (v - u)/t = (20 - 0)/4 = 5 m/s²
- Distance s = ut + 1/2 at² = 0 + 1/2 × 5 × 4² = 40 m
Practice Questions
Level 1:
1. Define acceleration.
2. What is the SI unit of velocity?
Level 2:
1. An object moves 10 m east and then 5 m west. Find its displacement.
2. A car accelerates from 10 m/s to 30 m/s in 4 seconds. Find acceleration.
Assertion/Reason:
A: Displacement can be zero even if distance is not.
R: Displacement is a vector quantity and distance is scalar.