Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration Quiz

A car is on a circular track. The track is 3 kilometers in length.

If the car travels three laps around the track, what is the distance traveled?

• 9 kilometers

• 3 kilometers

• 6 kilometers per second squared

• 9 kilometers per second

A car is on a circular track. The track is 3 kilometers in length.

If the car travels three laps around the track, what is the displacement?

• 9 kilometers

• 0 kilometers

• 6 kilometers per second squared

• 9 kilometers per second

Which is the fastest speed?

• 20 miles per hour

• 30 miles

• 15 kilometers per hour

• 15 miles per minute

Which is the fastest velocity?

• 20 miles per hour in the west direction

• 30 miles

• 15 kilometers per hour in the east direction

• 15 miles per minute

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Which is the fastest speed?

• 20 meters per second

• 30 miles per minute

• 15 kilometers per hour

• 15 centimeters per minute

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Natalie is walking at a rate of 20 meters per minute.

Is this an example of speed, velocity, or acceleration?

• This is an example of speed

• This is an example of velocity

• This is an example of acceleration

• This is not an example of speed, velocity, or acceleration

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Erika is jogging at a constant rate of 20 meters per minute in the north direction.

Is this an example of speed, velocity, or acceleration?

• This is an example of speed

• This is an example of velocity

• This is an example of acceleration

• This is not an example of speed, velocity, or acceleration

Priscilla is walking to her next class. She maintains a constant speed of 3 meters per second as she makes a right turn down the hallway.

Is this an example of speed, velocity, or acceleration?

• This is an example of speed

• This is an example of velocity

• This is an example of acceleration

• This is not an example of speed, velocity, or acceleration

Andrew is rushing to the DTC (in the south direction). He maintains a constant speed of 3 meters per second, but he has to slow down to 0 meters per second as he approaches the train tracks.

Is this an example of speed, velocity, or acceleration?

• This is an example of speed

• This is an example of velocity

• This is an example of acceleration

• This is not an example of speed, velocity, or acceleration

Carlos is walking at a rate of 30 meters per minute.

Is this an example of speed, velocity, or acceleration?

• This is an example of speed

• This is an example of velocity

• This is an example of acceleration

• This is not an example of speed, velocity, or acceleration

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