Speed/Velocity/Acceleration Quiz

The formula d/t is used for calculating __________ and _________.

• speed and acceleration
• speed and average speed
• speed and velocity

What is the unit for speed?

• m/s2
• m/s
• d/t

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which of the following best describes the velocity of an object?

• 50 m/s
• 50 m east
• 50 m/s east

What is the difference between the velocity and the speed of an object?

• Velocity is the change in distance over time, while speed is the velocity over time.
• Velocity has a direction associated with it, while speed has no specific direction.
• Velocity is the change in speed over time, while speed is the change in distance over time.

Acceleration is measured in _______ units.

• m/s2
• m/s
• mph

Acceleration on a distance time graph shows up as a _______ line.

• straight diagonal
• straight horizontal
• curved

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Speed on a distance time graph shows up as a straight ________ line

• diagonal
• horizontal
• vertical

No motion on a distance time graph shows up as a straight _______ line.

• diagonal
• horizontal
• vertical

A golf ball is hit a distance of 300 yards in 10 sec. What is the speed of the golf ball?

• 30 yards/s
• 3 yards/s
• 30 yards/min

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Mr. Smith is traveling from Houston, TX to Dallas, TX. It takes 4 hours to make the 224 mile trip. What is his velocity?

• 46 mph north
• 50 mph west
• 56 mph north