Jumping in Makecode Arcade

When creating a jump, the sprite is pulled back down after reaching its peak due to ​ (a)  

• acceleration
• velocity
• position

A change in speed, whether speeding up or slowing down, is known as ​ (a)  

• acceleration
• velocity
• gravity

In a game, the force that pulls a sprite back down after jumping is simulated using ​​ (a)  

• velocity
• gravity
• acceleration

The speed and direction of a sprite’s movement are controlled by ​ (a)  

• velocity
• acceleration
• gravity

What does acceleration represent in a game?

• The direction of movement

• A change in speed (increase or decrease)

• The height of a jump

How can you make a sprite jump higher in MakeCode Arcade?

• Increase the negative vy value

• Increase the ay value

• Decrease the vx value

What does velocity represent in MakeCode Arcade?

• Speed only

• Direction only

• Speed and direction

What happens if you set vx and vy to 0 for a sprite?

• The sprite jumps repeatedly

• The sprite stops moving

• The sprite moves in a straight line

What is the effect of a negative value for velocity (vy) during a jump?

• The sprite moves upward quickly

• The sprite stays on the ground

• The sprite moves downward slowly

Instructions: Drag the correct term to its matching definition.

• Velocity

• Represents how fast the sprite moves upward during a jump.

• Velocity (vy)

• Simulates gravity, pulling the sprite down after a jump.

• Acceleration (ay)

• Controls the speed and direction of the sprite.