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Speed Velocity and Acceleration — Free MYP2 Sciences Practice Questions
1QuestionCalculating Speed Distance TimeConcept Practice
2 marks~3 minCriterion A
A car travels along a straight road. It starts at the mark at and reaches the mark at .
a
State the distance travelled by the car. [1]
b
Calculate the speed of the car. [1]
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2QuestionCalculating Speed Distance TimeAssessment Practice
4 marks~6 minCriterion D
A family drives 240 km to a beach. The total journey time is 3 hours, which includes a 30-minute rest stop.
a
Calculate the average speed for the entire journey in km/h. [1]
b
Calculate the actual driving speed (the speed while the car was moving) in km/h. Show your working. [2]
c
Explain one reason why the average speed from this trip may not accurately predict the travel time for a future trip. [1]
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3QuestionSolving Word Problems with Speed and TimeConcept Practice
3 marks~5 minCriterion B
A toy car travels in a straight line. The table below shows its distance from the starting point at 1-second intervals.
| Time (s) | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance (m) | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 |
a
Identify the pattern shown in the distance-time data. [1]
b
Calculate the speed of the toy car. Show your working and include units. [1]
c
A second toy car travels 8 m in 4 s but covers different distances each second. Compare the motion of the two cars. [1]
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4QuestionUsing Units Correctly in CalculationsAssessment Practice
5 marks~8 minCriterion C
A student measures a toy car travelling 30 cm in 5 seconds. She calculates:
a
Identify the error in the unit written in the student's answer. [1]
b
Calculate the correct speed of the toy car. Show your working and give the correct unit. [2]
c
Explain why using consistent units (matching units throughout a calculation) is important in science. Give one example to support your answer. [2]
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