
Understanding Motion: Speed and Velocity

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the formula for calculating average speed?
Total distance divided by total time
Total time divided by total distance
Total distance multiplied by total time
Change in position divided by change in time
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes velocity?
A scalar quantity with only magnitude
A measure of distance over time
A vector quantity with magnitude and direction
A constant speed in a straight line
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of the term 'magnitude' in physics?
It refers to the direction of a vector
It is the time taken for a motion
It is the numerical value of a quantity
It is the speed of an object
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is average velocity different from average speed?
Average velocity is always greater than average speed
Both are the same and interchangeable
Average speed considers direction, while average velocity does not
Average velocity considers direction, while average speed does not
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to choose the correct time interval when calculating average velocity?
To accurately reflect the period of observation
To ensure the velocity is always positive
To avoid using displacement
To make calculations easier
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example problem, why is the average velocity negative?
Because the runner moved in a positive direction
Because the runner's final position was less than the initial position
Because the runner's speed was decreasing
Because the time interval was negative
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the average velocity if a runner's position changes from 50 meters to 30.5 meters in 3 seconds?
-19.5 m/s
19.5 m/s
6.5 m/s
-6.5 m/s
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