Mr.Thomas
Halloween
Kinematics
NYC TRIVA
Algebra
100

Where did he go to college?

SUNY OSWEGO

100

Clue: What phrase do trick-or-treaters say at the door?

 “Trick or treat!”

100

Use the four equations below to choose the best equation for each clue:

v=v₀+at

Δ x=v₀t+1/2at²

v²=v₀²+2aΔ x

Δ x=1/2(v₀+v)t

100 points

Clue: Find the final velocity.

Knowns: v₀=2 m/s, a=3 m/s², t=4 s
Unknown: v
Equation chosen: v=v₀+at

Worked solution: v=2+(3)(4)=14 m/s

100

How many boroughs are there?

 Five.

100

Evaluate 6+3×4.

6+3×4=6+12=18

200

What type of pet does he have?

Bearded Dragon named Draco

200

Which vegetable became the U.S. jack-o’-lantern?

Pumpkins

200

Clue: A cart accelerates. How far does it travel?

Knowns: v₀=0 m/s, a=2 m/s², t=5 s
Unknown: Δ x

Equation chosen: Δ x=v₀t+1/2at²

Worked solution: Δ x=(0)(5)+1/2(2)(5²)=25 m

200

Where does the S.I Ferry in Manhattan take you?

Staten Island

200

Evaluate 2x²-3 when x=4.

2(4²)-3=2(16)-3=29

300

When did he start teaching?

This is now my official 2nd year!

300

In the animated film The Nightmare Before Christmas, what is the name of Halloween Town's Pumpkin King?


Jack Skellington.


300

Clue: Find the acceleration.

Knowns: v₀=4 m/s, v=16 m/s, Δ x=60 m
Unknown: a
Equation chosen: v²=v₀²+2aΔ x

Worked solution: a=(16²-4²)/(2(60))=2 m/s²

300

Which bridge connects Manhattan and Brooklyn?

The Brooklyn Bridge.

300

Solve 3x-7=14.

3x=21, so x=7.

400

How many degrees does Mr. T have?

I have Three and aiming for more!

An Associate’s in Biology, 

a BA in Physics, and 

a BS in Education.

400

In the animated film Hotel Transylvania, what is the name of Dracula's teenage daughter?


Mavis.


400

Clue: Find the time.

Knowns: v₀=6 m/s, v=18 m/s, Δ x=72 m
Unknown: t
Equation chosen: Δ x=1/2(v₀+v)t

Worked solution: t=(2(72))/(6+18)=6 s

400

What was New York City called under Dutch rule?

New Amsterdam.

400

Solve 5x-8=2x+13.

 3x=21, so x=7.

500

 Where does Mr. T want to go after his teacher arc?

I wanna move to the astronomy field with NASA/SpaceX

500

In the animated film Coraline, what do the Other Mother and her world's people have in place of eyes?


Buttons

500

Clue: A vehicle brakes to a stop. Find its braking distance.

Knowns: v₀=24 m/s, v=0 m/s, a=-6 m/s²
Unknown: Δ x
Equation chosen: v²=v₀²+2aΔ x

Worked solution: Δ x=(0²-24²)/(2(-6))=48 m

500

Which borough has the Coney Island?

Brooklyn
500

Solve (x-2)/3+2(x+1)=8.

Multiply both sides by 3: x-2+6(x+1)=24. Combine like terms: 7x+4=24. Then 7x=20, so x=(20)/7.