Yr 10 Motion Quiz
Name: ______________________ 1. Explain the difference between velocity and speed? [1 Mark]
2. Explain the difference between distance and displacement? [1 Mark]
3. Calculate the average speed of a golf ball if it takes 5 seconds to go 10 metres? Give the answer in m/s. [2 Mark]
4. Calculate the average speed of a car driving the 22 km from Wyong to Gosford if it takes 30 minutes? Give the answer in km/h. [3 Mark]
5. How many laws did Newton need to explain motion? [1 Mark]
6. Estimate the distance and displacement of Billy’s journey if he walks from the office to the canteen then back to office again. [2 Mark]
7. Explain the effect that friction has on an object’s motion. [2 Mark]
