Motion and Velocity Quiz

The term for the length of the route between two points is ____________________.

A ____________________ is a measurement that has both magnitude and direction and may be represented by an arrow.

A ____________________ is a measurement that has only magnitude, NOT direction.

What does the term displacement focus on?

• The direction of motion

• The distance traveled divided by time

• The change of position of an object

Amy runs 2 miles south, then turns around and runs 3 miles north. What is her displacement?

• 5 miles

• 1 mile

• 2 miles

• 3 miles

 Jermaine runs exactly 2 laps around a 400 meter track. What is the displacement?

• 800
• 400
• 0
• 200

A man jogs at a velocity of 2.5 m/s west for 1,200 s. He then walks at a velocity of 1.0 m/s east for 500 s and then stops to rest. What is the displacement of the man when he stops to rest?

• 3,500 m west

• 3,000 m west

• 2,500 m west

• 700 m west

Select the option that most fits this description:

The formula for this term is distance/time

• Speed

• Velocity

Select the option that most fits this description:

The formula for this term is displacement/time

• Speed

• Velocity

In 2015, Shea-Z ran 1600 m in 9 minutes, in 2017 his speed was 160 m/min.  In which year was Shea-Z's speed best?

• 2017, because he ran it in less time
• 2015, because his speed was 178 m/min
• 2017, because his speed was 160 m/min
• Neither, his speed was the same both years