Quiz: Motion and Speed

Bob ran the 50 meter dash. It took him 6.3 seconds. What was his average speed in meters/second? Show your work.

If it takes Ashley 3 seconds to run from the batters box to first base at an average speed of 6.5 meters per second, what is the distance she covers in that time? Show your work.

Position is _______.

• where an object is located

• the path of an object in motion

• the distance an object moves in a period of time

• a push or a pull

A location to which you can compare other locations is called ______

• reference point
• motion
• location
• position

The measure of how quickly something moves or the distance it moves in a given amount of time is called ______.

• motion
• position
• speed
• location

Speed in a specific direction is called ______.

• speed
• acceleration
• position
• velocity

In segment A-B, the bus is _________________.

• at rest

• returning (to original position)

• moving forward

Which runner won the race?

• Albert

• Bob

• Charlie

How long did Bob take to complete the race?

• 17 seconds

• 12 seconds

• 14 seconds

• 15 seconds

Calculate Albert's average speed for the 100-meter race. Show your work.