Physics Motion Test Booklet
Physics Mechanics Unit
Physics Motion Test
Name: ___________________________
Date: ___________________________
Period: ___________
Instructions: Solve each problem carefully. Record all final multiple-choice letters on your One-Page Student Answer Sheet. Scratch paper is provided for your calculations.
Reference Equation Toolbox
Average Speed \( s = \frac{d}{t} \)
Average Velocity \( v = \frac{d}{t} \)
Acceleration \( a = \frac{v_f - v_i}{t} \)
Speed Variables:
\( s \) = speed | \( d \) = distance | \( t \) = time
Velocity Variables:
\( v \) = velocity | \( d \) = displacement | \( t \) = time
Acceleration Variables:
\( a \) = accel. | \( v_f \) = final vel. | \( v_i \) = init. vel.
Part A: Motion Vocabulary Matching Questions 1–6
Match each of the following definitions to its correct terminology option below. Record letters A–F on your answer sheet.
A) Time
B) Distance
C) Displacement
D) Speed
E) Velocity
F) Acceleration
The total length of the physical path traveled by an object, regardless of the direction of travel.
The rate of change of an object's position with respect to time, indicating both magnitude and direction.
The straight-line distance and direction pointing directly from an object's starting point to its final ending point.
The rate of change of velocity over a given time interval, measuring how fast motion speed or direction is changing.
The rate at which an object covers distance over a duration, describing how fast it is moving without any direction.
The measured duration or interval over which a physical motion or event takes place.
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Physics Mechanics Unit Physics Motion Test
Part B: Speed Calculations Questions 7–10
- A competitive sprinter runs a distance of 400 meters along a straight track in exactly 80 seconds. What is the runner's average speed?
A) 0.2 m/s
B) 5.0 m/s
C) 8.0 m/s
D) 32,000 m/s
- A commuter vehicle travels a total distance of 240 miles on an open highway in a time frame of 4.0 hours. What is its average speed?
A) 60 mph
B) 80 mph
C) 960 mph
D) 0.016 mph
- A cyclist travels at a constant, steady speed of 12 m/s to cover a required distance of 180 meters. How much time does it take the cyclist to finish?
A) 0.067 s
B) 15 s
C) 18 s
D) 2,160 s
- An aircraft flies at a constant, steady cruise speed of 250 m/s. If the aircraft maintains this speed for 30 seconds, what distance has it covered?
A) 8.3 m
B) 7,500 m
C) 280 m
D) 0.12 m
Part C: Velocity Calculations Questions 11–12
- A remote-controlled toy vehicle travels 40 meters North, then reverses its direction to travel exactly 10 meters South. The entire sequence takes 10 seconds. What is the vehicle's average velocity?
A) 5.0 m/s North
B) 3.0 m/s North
C) 3.0 m/s South
D) 5.0 m/s South
- A motorized riverboat moves directly West with a constant velocity of 8.0 m/s. What is the total vector displacement of the riverboat after traveling for 45 seconds?
A) 5.6 m West
B) 360 m West
C) 360 m East
D) 0.18 m West
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Physics Mechanics Unit Physics Motion Test
Part D: Distance-Time Graph Analysis Questions 13–16
Analyze the pre-constructed Distance-Time graph below detailing the motion of an object over a 20-second period. Four distinct phases of its journey are labeled with bold letters W, X, Y, and Z.
0 5 10 15 20 Distance (meters) 0 5 10 15 20 Time (seconds) W X Y Z
- During which labeled interval is the object stopped (stationary) with zero velocity?
A) Interval W
B) Interval X
C) Interval Y
D) Interval Z
- During which labeled interval is the object undergoing acceleration (changing velocity)?
A) Interval W
B) Interval X
C) Interval Y
D) Interval Z
- During which labeled interval is the object traveling slowly at a constant, steady speed?
A) Interval W
B) Interval X
C) Interval Y
D) Interval Z
- During which labeled interval is the object turning around and traveling backward toward its initial starting point?
A) Interval W
B) Interval X
C) Interval Y
D) Interval Z
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Physics Mechanics Unit Physics Motion Test
Part E & F: Graph Plotting Prompts Questions 17–19
Table 1: Distance vs. Time Data
| Time (s) | Distance (m) |
|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2.0 | 4.0 |
| 4.0 | 8.0 |
| 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 10.0 | 14.0 |
| 12.0 | 20.0 |
Table 2: Velocity vs. Time Data
| Time (s) | Velocity (m/s) |
|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2.0 | 6.0 |
| 4.0 | 12.0 |
| 6.0 | 12.0 |
| 8.0 | 12.0 |
| 10.0 | 4.0 |
| 12.0 | 0.0 |
- [Distance-Time Graph] Based on your plotted graph of Table 1, where is stationary shown on the graph?
A) A steep linear slope from 8.0 to 12.0 s.
B) A flat horizontal line from 4.0 to 8.0 s.
C) A curved slope rising up from 0.0 to 4.0 s.
D) A downward slope from 10.0 to 12.0 s.
- [Velocity-Time Graph] Analyze your graph of Table 2. Choose the time interval during which the moving object traveled the fastest.
A) 0.0 to 4.0 s
B) 4.0 to 8.0 s
C) 8.0 to 10.0 s
D) 10.0 to 12.0 s
- [Velocity-Time Graph] Analyze your graph of Table 2. Identify the specific times at which the object is at rest.
A) Throughout the interval from 4.0 to 8.0 s.
B) Only at the start of the plot (t = 0.0 s).
C) At both t = 0.0 s and t = 12.0 s.
D) The object is never at rest during this run.
Part G: Acceleration Calculations Questions 20–22
- A sports car starts completely from rest (0 m/s) and accelerates along a straight road to a final velocity of 24 m/s in exactly 6.0 seconds. What is the car's average acceleration?
A) 0.25 m/s²
B) 4.0 m/s²
C) 144 m/s²
D) 18 m/s²
- A skateboarder cruising at a steady 8.0 m/s encounters rough concrete and decelerates safely to a complete stop (0 m/s) over a time of 4.0 seconds. What is their acceleration?
A) -2.0 m/s²
B) 2.0 m/s²
C) -0.5 m/s²
D) -32.0 m/s²
- A high-altitude research rocket blasts skyward, increasing its initial velocity from 150 m/s to 450 m/s over a precise time window of 15 seconds. Calculate its average acceleration.
A) 30 m/s²
B) 20 m/s²
C) 10 m/s²
D) 4,500 m/s²
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Linear Motion Student Answer Sheet
Answers
Vocabulary
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Speed
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Velocity
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Graph Analysis
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Graph Plotting
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Acceleration
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Use matching answer key overlay.
Physics Motion Test
Student Graphing & Answer Document
Name: ________________________
Date: ________________
Period: _______
Equation Reference Toolbox
Average Speed \( s = \frac{d}{t} \)
Average Velocity \( v = \frac{d}{t} \)
Acceleration \( a = \frac{v_f - v_i}{t} \)
\( s \)=speed | \( d \)=distance | \( t \)=time
\( v \)=velocity | \( d \)=displacement | \( t \)=time
\( a \)=acceleration | \( v_f \)=final vel. | \( v_i \)=initial vel. | \( t \)=time
Graph 1: Distance vs. Time (Table 1) Plot 7 Points & Connect
0 4 8 12 16 20 Distance (m) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 Time (seconds)
Graph 2: Velocity vs. Time (Table 2) Plot 7 Points & Connect
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 Velocity (m/s) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 Time (seconds)
Physics Motion Test Student Answer Sheet
Linear Motion Answer Key
Key Strip
Vocabulary
1:
B
2:
E
3:
C
4:
F
5:
D
6:
A
Speed
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B
8:
A
9:
B
10:
B
Velocity
11:
B
12:
B
Graph Analysis
13:
B
14:
C
15:
A
16:
D
Graph Plotting
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B
18:
B
19:
C
Acceleration
20:
B
21:
A
22:
B
OFFICIAL ANSWER KEY
Physics Motion Test
Teacher Answer Key & Graph Solutions
Subject: 11th-12th Physics
Type: Grading Guide
Standard: HS-PS2-1
Equation Reference Toolbox
Average Speed \( s = \frac{d}{t} \)
Average Velocity \( v = \frac{d}{t} \)
Acceleration \( a = \frac{v_f - v_i}{t} \)
\( s \)=speed | \( d \)=distance | \( t \)=time
\( v \)=velocity | \( d \)=displacement | \( t \)=time
\( a \)=acceleration | \( v_f \)=final vel. | \( v_i \)=initial vel. | \( t \)=time
Graph 1 Solution: Distance vs. Time (Table 1) Plotted & Solved Key
0 4 8 12 16 20 Distance (m) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 Time (seconds)
Graph 2 Solution: Velocity vs. Time (Table 2) Plotted & Solved Key
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 Velocity (m/s) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 Time (seconds)
Physics Motion Test Teacher Answer Key Document
