Speed and Velocity

A runner races in the 100 meter dash.  It takes her 10 seconds to finish.  What is her average speed?

• 10 m/s
• 1000 m/s
• 100 seconds
• 10 seconds

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

Total distance divided by total time is

• average speed
• constant speed
• instantaneous speed
• acceleration

What does this graph represent?

• Constant Speed
• Acceleration
• Not moving

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which runner won the race?

• A
• B
• C
• It was a tie

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

According to the graph how far does the person travel in the first 5 seconds?

• 2 m
• 10 m
• 0 m
• 5 m

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Velocity is both ____ and _____. 

• speed , direction 
• direction, mass
• volume, density 
• direction, magnitude 

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CCSS.HSN.VM.A.1

Which of the following represents a velocity?

• 40 m
• 40 m north
• 40 m/s
• 40 m/s north

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CCSS.HSN.VM.A.1

When you look at the speedometer of your car, it tells you your....

• Average speed
• Instantaneous speed

Which statement is true about velocity?

• Must have measurement of speed.

• Must have a measurement of speed and direction.

• Must have only direction.

• Has neither a measurement of speed or direction.

How do you calculate distance?

• Distance divided by time.
• Displacement divided by time.
• Speed multiplied by time.
• Displacement divided by velocity.