Exploring Speed, Velocity & Acceleration

Science
Year 9
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A worksheet covering Speed, Velocity & Acceleration for Year 9 students.

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Exploring Speed, Velocity & Acceleration

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Questions

Answer all questions. Show your working where appropriate.
1.
What is the formula for calculating speed?
[1 mark]
2.
Define velocity in the context of physics.
[2 marks]
3.
Which of the following is a vector quantity?
[1 mark]
ASpeed
BVelocity
CTime
DDistance
4.
True or False: Acceleration occurs only when an object speeds up.
[1 mark]
5.
Explain the difference between speed and velocity.
[3 marks]
6.
Match the following terms to their definitions:
[3 marks]
1. Speed
2. Velocity
3. Acceleration
AThe distance traveled per unit of time
BThe rate of change of velocity
CSpeed with a direction
7.
Order the steps to calculate the average speed of a journey.
[2 marks]
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5
8.
A car travels 150 km north in 3 hours. What is its velocity?
[2 marks]
9.
True or False: Velocity can change even if the speed is constant.
[1 mark]
10.
Fill in the blank: An object moving in a circle at constant speed is undergoing __________.
[1 mark]
11.
Discuss the factors affecting the acceleration of an object. Include examples in your answer.
[6 marks]

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Created
12/30/2025
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12/30/2025
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