Kinematics (Motion) Quiz

Match each motion description to the correct distance–time graph labeled (1)–(4).

• Graph (4)

• The object's velocity is increasing (accelerating)

• Graph (1)

• The object is moving at a constant velocity

• Graph (2)

• The object is not moving

• Graph (3)

• The object is moving at a constant velocity and then stops

A zombie is walking and is seen going 2 m/s. The zombie walks for 100 seconds. How far did the zombie walk? Answer in meters.

A group of zombies is going 1 m/s. A soccer field is 100 meters in length. How much time will it take for them to cross the soccer field? Answer in seconds.

We need to go 800 meters up a hill to get to a good vantage point and see the zombies around us. We only have 200 seconds to get there. How fast do we have to move? Answer in m/s.

A person decides they want to set up a trap for animals on Mars. They drop a rock from a ladder. The rock falls for 3 seconds and is falling at a rate of 15 m/s. What is the rate of acceleration? Answer in m/s².

Use the Distance vs. Time graph showing two objects (series marked with X and O). When is X closest to the point of origin?

• 1–2 s

• 6–8 s

• 8–10 s

Use the Distance vs. Time graph showing two objects (series marked with X and O). When is X furthest from the point of origin?

• 1–2 s

• 6–8 s

• 8–10 s