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9.42 Speed and Velocity Worksheet

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This Physical Science with Earth and Science Science worksheet provides structured practice on 9.42 Speed and Velocity. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Speed and Velocity: MCQ focus: calculate speed, interpret velocity as speed with direction, and compare constant and changing motion. Aligned to NGSS high school Physical Science, Earth and Space Science, and Engineering Design; NRC/DCI; SEP/CCC; CCSS math/literacy connections; selected CA NGSS, NYSSLS, Florida CPALMS, and Texas TEKS references NGSS HS-PS2-1 - NGSS-aligned Speed and Velocity: NGSS: HS-PS2-1; NRC/DCI: PS2.A; SEP/CCC: Using mathematics / Patterns; Common: HSN-Q.A; State refs: CA/NYSSLS same HS-PS PE family; FL SC.912.P.12; TX IPC force and motion strand.

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Physical Science with Earth and Science

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Science

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Science Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

A cyclist travels 20 m/s east, then turns and travels 20 m/s south. Which statement best describes the cyclist's motion?

AThe speed changes because east and south are different directions.

BThe cyclist has no velocity after turning south.

CThe speed stays the same, but the velocity changes because direction changes.

DThe velocity stays the same because the speed is 20 m/s both times.

Solution & Explanation:Speed only describes how fast the cyclist moves. Velocity includes direction, so changing from east to south changes velocity even though speed stays 20 m/s.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A model rocket rises 120 meters in 4 seconds, then falls 80 meters in the next 4 seconds. Which statement is correct for the full 8 seconds?

AAverage speed is 0 m/s, and average velocity is 25 m/s downward.

BAverage speed is 25 m/s, and average velocity is 5 m/s upward.

CAverage speed is 5 m/s, and average velocity is 25 m/s upward.

DAverage speed and average velocity are both 25 m/s upward.

Solution & Explanation:Total distance is 200 m over 8 s, so average speed is 25 m/s. Displacement is 40 m upward over 8 s, so average velocity is 5 m/s upward.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

A runner travels 100 meters in 12 seconds, 50 meters in 10 seconds, and 150 meters in 18 seconds. What is the runner's average speed for the entire run?

A25 m/s

B7.5 m/s

C8.3 m/s

D5 m/s

Solution & Explanation:The total distance is 300 m and the total time is 40 s. Average speed is 300 divided by 40, or 7.5 m/s.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Physical Science with Earth and Science Science students. It aligns with educational standard NGSS HS-PS2-1 (NGSS: HS-PS2-1; NRC/DCI: PS2.A; SEP/CCC: Using mathematics / Patterns; Common: HSN-Q.A; State refs: CA/NYSSLS same HS-PS PE family; FL SC.912.P.12; TX IPC force and motion strand.).