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Motion calculations (a=(v–u)/t, v²−u²=2as & v=s/t)

The starter and exit quiz of the lesson “Motion calculations (a=(v–u)/t, v²−u²=2as & v=s/t)”, from the unit “Measuring and calculating motion” (Year 10 Science) by Oak National Academy.

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12 questions

  1. Match the quantity to the correct example measurement of it.
  2. Which of the following statements about motion graphs are correct?
  3. A jogger travels at an average speed of 4.0 m/s.Calculate the time it will take them to travel 1 km.
  4. A jet travels a distance of 9000 m in 1 minute.Calculate the speed of the jet in m/s.
  5. A firework rocket is launched from rest and reaches a speed of 20 m/s in 0.25 s.Calculate the acceleration of the rocket.
  6. An oil tanker increases its velocity from 0.5 m/s to 6.5 m/s in a time of 120 s.Calculate the acceleration of the oil tanker.
  7. Match the key words or phrases to their definitions.
  8. Which of these shows the correct relationship between initial velocity u, final velocity v, acceleration a and distance s?
  9. A race car increases its velocity from 12 m/s to 48 m/s in a time of 6.0 s.Calculate the acceleration of race car.
  10. A motorcycle slows with a deceleration of –5.0 m/s² from 25 m/s to a stop.Calculate the distance the motorcycle takes to come to a stop.
  11. An aeroplane starting from rest needs to reach a take–off velocity of 60 m/s to take off from a runway of length 1500 m.Calculate the minimum acceleration the airplane will need.
  12. A rocket is stationary on the moon. It launches vertically with a constant acceleration of 5.0 m/s².Calculate its vertical speed when it has reached a height of 1.96 km.

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