Understanding Motion and Speed Concepts

What is the basic unit of length in the International System of Units (SI)?

• Kilometer

• Meter

• Centimeter

• Millimeter

Which term describes the distance an object travels per unit of time?

• Velocity

• Speed

• Slope

• Motion

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What is the term for the speed of an object at a specific moment in time?

• Average speed

• Instantaneous speed

• Velocity

• Slope

Which of the following is a vector quantity that includes both speed and direction?

• Speed

• Velocity

• Slope

• Motion

What is the term for a place or object used for comparison to determine if something is in motion?

• Slope

• Reference point

• Velocity

• Meter

If a car travels 150 kilometers in 3 hours, what is its average speed?

• 30 km/h

• 50 km/h

• 60 km/h

• 70 km/h

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

• Speed = Distance × Time

• Speed = Distance ÷ Time

• Speed = Time ÷ Distance

• Speed = Distance + Time

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Which of the following best describes motion?

• The change in position of an object over time

• The speed of an object at a specific point

• The slope of a line on a graph

• The unit of length in the SI system

What does the slope of a distance-time graph represent?

• Speed

• Velocity

• Acceleration

• Distance

If a runner completes a 400-meter race in 50 seconds, what is their average speed in meters per second?

• 6 m/s

• 7 m/s

• 8 m/s

• 9 m/s

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