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Understanding Speed and Acceleration Concepts

Understanding Speed and Acceleration Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science, Mathematics

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

Mr. Trible introduces the concepts of speed, velocity, and acceleration, explaining their differences. Speed is defined as distance over time, while velocity includes direction. Acceleration is the rate of change in velocity, which can involve speeding up, slowing down, or changing direction. The video includes examples and calculations to illustrate these concepts, preparing students for graphing exercises in the next class.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a correct unit for measuring speed?

Meters per second

Kilograms per hour

Liters per minute

Newtons per second

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a factor in calculating speed?

Distance traveled

Time taken

Direction of travel

Unit of measurement

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If a car travels 60 kilometers in 2 hours, what is its average speed?

15 km/h

120 km/h

60 km/h

30 km/h

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the average speed if a person travels 40 km in 1 hour and then 20 km in 2 hours?

15 km/h

30 km/h

25 km/h

20 km/h

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary difference between speed and velocity?

Velocity is always greater than speed.

Speed includes direction, velocity does not.

Speed is measured in meters, velocity in kilometers.

Velocity includes direction, speed does not.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is velocity different from speed?

Speed includes direction, velocity does not.

Velocity is a scalar quantity, speed is a vector.

Velocity is always measured in meters per second.

Velocity includes direction, speed does not.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the unit of measurement for velocity?

Kilograms per meter

Meters per second

Newtons per meter

Liters per second

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