Quiz on Motion

This is calculated when you take the total distance traveled and divide by the total time.

This describes an object's speed and direction.

The slope on a distance vs. time graph tells you __

A runner jogs 60 m on a track towards the finish line, then turns and runs back 20 m. What is her distance and her displacement?

• Distance: 40 m, Displacement: 80 m
• Distance: 100 m, Displacement: 60 m
• Distance: 80 m, Displacement: 40 m
• Distance: 60 m, Displacement: 20 m

Find the speed of the runner whose motion is depicted in the graph to the right.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Kim travels 300 miles in 4 hours. What is her average speed?

• 75 miles per hour
• 100 miles per hour
• 90 miles per hour
• 60 miles per hour

A car travels 2,000 mi at a constant speed of 70 mi/hr. How long did the trip take?

• 25 hours
• 30 hours
• 29 hours

• 35 hours

Rate of change in velocity is known as _____

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

Find the velocity of a truck that travels 250 miles North to NYC in 5 hours.

• 70 miles per hour
• 60 miles per hour
• 50 miles per hour
• 40 miles per hour

How is it possible to have a constant speed but a changing velocity?

• Constant speed means velocity cannot change.
• Changing speed always results in changing velocity.
• Velocity can only change if speed changes.
• Yes, it is possible to have constant speed with changing velocity due to changes in direction.