Position and Motion

Position and Motion

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Science

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the final position relative to your house if you travel 10 miles East and then 6 miles West?

Back

+4 miles

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean for an object to be in motion?

Back

An object is in motion if its position changes.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the unit of speed?

Back

Kilometer / Hour

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is displacement?

Back

Displacement is the difference between your starting position and your final position.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you determine which line on a graph represents the fastest constant speed?

Back

The line with the steepest slope represents the fastest constant speed.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between distance and displacement?

Back

Distance is the total path traveled, while displacement is the shortest path from the starting point to the final position.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.

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