Physics Test: Practice Questions On Velocity!

8 Questions | By Derrickmcneill | Last updated: Mar 20, 2022 | Total Attempts: 270

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1.

The difference between speed and velocity is that
- A.
  
  Speed calculations are based on distance and time.
- B.
  
  Velocity must have a direction.
- C.
  
  Speed can be measured in meters per second.
- D.
  
  Velocity can be measured in meters per second.
2.

A person riding a bike travels 214 meters in 58 seconds. Calculate the person's velocity.
3.

A train maintains a constant velocity of 16.0 meters per second. Calculate the distance the train has traveled after 26.0 seconds.
4.

A speedboat maintains a constant velocity of 12.00 meters per second. Calculate the time it will take for the boat to travel 400.00 meters.
5.

A car maintains an constant velocity of 18.0 meters per second. Calculate the distance the car has traveled after 1.50 minutes. (Be careful to watch the units!)
6.

A taxi maintains a constant velocity of 19.0 meters per second. Calculate the time it takes to travel 2.0 kilometers. (Be careful to watch the units!)
7.

An airplane maintaining a constant velocity of 30.0 meters per second encounters a tailwind (from behind) of 15 meters per second. Assuming the pilot takes no action to speed up or slow down the plane, calculate the plane's new resultant velocity.
8.

A golf ball has a constant velocity of 21 meters per second traveling North. It encounters a strong 12 m/s wind from the west. Calculate the ball's new resultant velocity. (You will need graph paper or the Pythagorean Theorem!)