WorksheetsSpeed, Velocity, and Acceleration Worksheet
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the formula for speed?
S = d / t
S = t / d
S = d × t
S = t - d
What information do you need to calculate speed?
Distance and time
Mass and force
Velocity and acceleration
Distance and mass
What is the speed of a rocket that travels 9000 meters in 12.12 seconds?
743.32 m/s
9000 m/s
12.12 m/s
742 m/s
What is the speed of a jet plane that travels 528 meters in 4 seconds?
132 m/s
528 m/s
4 m/s
124 m/s
How long will your trip take (in hours) if you travel 350 km at an average speed of 80 km/hr?
4.375 hours
80 hours
350 hours
3.5 hours
How far (in meters) will you travel in 3 minutes running at a rate of 6 m/s?
1080 meters
18 meters
180 meters
360 meters
A ball rolls down a ramp for 15 seconds. If the initial velocity is 0.8 m/sec and the final velocity is 7 m/sec, what is the acceleration?
0.41 m/sec²
7 m/sec²
0.8 m/sec²
15 m/sec²
Why is it important to include units when expressing speed, velocity, or acceleration?
To specify the measurement and avoid confusion
To make the answer longer
To show the formula used
To increase the value
What is the definition of constant speed?
Speed that does not change
Speed in a given direction
Change in velocity over time
Total distance divided by total time
Which term is defined as "speed in a given direction"?
Velocity
Acceleration
Instantaneous speed
Average speed
What is a frame of reference?
A background used to judge motion or speed
The amount of distance traveled in a certain amount of time
The change in velocity over time
The total distance divided by total time
How is speed defined?
Amount of distance traveled in a certain amount of time
Change in velocity over time
Speed at a given moment in time
Total distance divided by total time
What is the definition of acceleration?
Change in velocity over time
Speed at a given moment in time
Speed that does not change
Total distance divided by total time
How is motion defined?
An object changing position or distance in time
Speed in a given direction
Change in velocity over time
Speed at a given moment in time
What does rate of change refer to?
Amount of time it takes to change position or motion
Speed at a given moment in time
Speed in a given direction
Change in velocity over time
A ball is rolled at a velocity of 12 m/sec. After 36 seconds, it comes to a stop. What is the acceleration of the ball?
-0.33 m/s²
0.33 m/s²
-12 m/s²
12 m/s²
Which of the following best describes average speed?
Total distance divided by total time
Speed at a given moment in time
Speed in a given direction
Change in velocity over time
Which of the following is NOT a correct definition?
Acceleration – speed at a given moment in time
Frame of reference – a background used to judge motion or speed
Motion – an object changing position or distance in time
Rate of change – amount of time it takes to change position or motion
A time-distance graph is used to show what?
The speed of an object
The color of an object
The mass of an object
The temperature of an object
Which term describes the amount of distance traveled in a certain amount of time?
Speed
Acceleration
Frame of reference
Motion
