5.P.1.2 #5: Schoolnet

Which tool for describing motion is most useful in determining direction?

• a ruler

• a compass

• a stopwatch

• a speedometer

A girl placed a leaf in a stream. After 5 minutes, the leaf had moved 100

yards away from the girl. Which best explains why the leaf changed its

position?

• the pulling force of the wind

• the pushing force of the stream

• the pulling force of the leaf against the water

• the pushing force of the leaf against the water

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A class is traveling two hours by bus on a field trip. The first hour the

distance traveled is less than the distance during the second hour. What

can most likely be concluded about the trip?

• The bus traveled at a constant speed each hour.

• The bus traveled faster during the first hour than the second hour.

• The bus traveled slower during the first hour than the second hour.

Which best describes the distance an object moves in a given amount of

time?

• speed

• gravity

• momentum

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Which is a correct statement about the object shown in Graph Y?

• The object speeds up during the trip.

• The object slows down during the trip.

• The object travels at the same speed during the trip.

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A woman runs 6 miles in an hour. After another hour she has run an

additional 5 miles. Based on this information, which best describes the

motion of the woman?

• She is coming to a stop.

• Her speed is slowing as she runs.

• Her speed is increasing as she runs.

• She is changing directions as she runs.

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A solid object that changes its position over time is best described in

which way?

• changing motion

• changing color

• changing density

• changing temperature

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Which terms best describe motion?

• position and size

• direction and size

• position and time

• position and weight

If an object is moving fast, what is the best prediction of how its

position will change?

• The position will change gradually.

• The position will change slowly.

• The position will change quickly.

• The position will not change.

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What information is needed to determine the speed of an object?

• time and height

• distance and time

• distance and inertia

• height and distance

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