Speed, Velocity, Acceleration

Directions: Read the scenario and identify whether the statement is Speed, Velocity, or Acceleration. (Select the best answer!)

The puppy walks at 2mph towards his mother.

• Speed

• Velocity

• Acceleration

Directions: Read the scenario and identify whether the statement is Speed, Velocity, or Acceleration. (Select the best answer!)

A dog runs on the sidewalk at 9 mph.

• Speed

• Velocity

• Acceleration

Directions: Read the scenario and identify whether the statement is Speed, Velocity, or Acceleration. (Select the best answer!)

An airplane is traveling northwest from Dallas to Amarillo.

• Speed

• Velocity

• Acceleration

Directions: Read the scenario and identify whether the statement is Speed, Velocity, or Acceleration. (Select the best answer!)

A motorcycle travels from 0 mph to 60 mph in under 4 seconds.

• Speed

• Velocity

• Acceleration

When an object's speed becomes slower, it is said to have negative acceleration or decceleration.

Identify all images displaying decceleration.

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Identify all images displaying acceleration in a positive direction.

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Using the pictured formula. Match the formula that solves for the given variables.

• divide distance by time

• solve for speed

• multiply time and speed

• solve for time

• divide distance by speed

• Solve for distance

A two stage rocket traveling 200 meters per second speeds up to 400 meters per second when the second stage ignites. This takes 10 seconds. Calculate the acceleration of the rocket. (don't for get units! The symbol ^ means that an exponent will follow after.) hint: m/s²

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Graph the following data table below.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Analyze each scenario below and then select the simple graph that represents the motion described.

A skateboarder rides through the park at a constant speed.

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