motion and speed

What is the formula for calculating speed? 

• S=T/D
• S = D/T
• S= D X T

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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

• 7.9 m/s
• 0.1 m/s
• 50 m/s
• 6.3 m/s

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Scott travels north 5 miles and then goes west 3 miles before coming straight back south 2 miles. What is his distance?

• 10
• 7
• 8
• 6

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Distance and direction of an object's change in position from a starting point

• displacement
• distance
• motion
• reference point

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CCSS.HSN.VM.A.1

David walks 3 km north, and then turns east and walks 4 km. What is the distance?

• 7 km
• 3 km
• 4 km
• 1 km

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Bill runs 400 meters to Andy's house, turns around, and runs 400 meters back home.  What is Bill's distance?

• 0 meters
• 400 meters
• 800 meters
• 1600 meters

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1A

Bill runs 400 meters to Andy's house, turns around, and runs 400 meters back home.  What is Bill's displacement?

• 0 meters
• 400 meters
• 800 meters
• 1600 meters

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1A

Jerry walked from home to school, then from the school to the park. What is his total distance?

• 2 km

• 5 km

• 8 km

• 10 km

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CCSS.2.MD.A.3

Jerry walked from home to school, then from the school to the park. What is his total displacement?

• 2 km

• 5 km

• 8 km

• 10 km

What is the speed of a cheetah that travels 112.0 m in 4.0 s?

• 0.0357 m/s
• 28 m/s
• 0.036 m/s
• 28.0 m/s

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3D