Motion of Objects Test Review 2025

What two variables are needed to calculate the speed of an object?

 $s\ =\ \frac{\text{d}}{\text{t}}$  

• Distance and direction

• Distance and time

• Direction and time

Which of the following is a unit for speed?

• m/s

• s

• kg

The speed on a distance vs. time graph can be determined by using which of the following?

• The slope of the line

• The x axis measurement

• The y axis measurement

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

A racecar rounds a curve on the track at a constant speed of 180mi/hr. Is the car accelerating?

• Yes, its speed is changing

• Yes, its direction is changing

• No, its speed is constant

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This is a velocity-time graph. What is the object doing in segment A?

• Speeding up

• Slowing down

• Constant Velocity

• Not moving

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

This is a velocity-time graph.  What is the object doing in segment B?

• Positive acceleration
• Negative acceleration
• Constant Velocity
• Not moving

This is a velocity-time graph. What is the object doing in segment C?

• Speeding up

• Slowing down

• Constant Velocity

• Not moving

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is this graph showing?

• Constant Speed
• Acceleration (speeding up)
• Deceleration (slowing down)
• No motion

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which graph shows the object standing still?

• A
• B
• C
• D

This graph demonstrates an object that is -

• Increasing speed
• At a constant speed
• Decreasing speed
• Stationary

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