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Signs of velocity and acceleration

Quiz by Mr. Holmes

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  • Q1
    If an object is moving to the right and slowing down, what is true about its velocity and acceleration?
    Both velocity and acceleration are zero
    Velocity is positive, acceleration is positive
    Velocity is negative, acceleration is negative
    Velocity is positive, acceleration is negative
    30s
  • Q2
    A ball is thrown upwards and is rising in the air. Which of the following best describes the signs of its velocity and acceleration?
    Velocity is positive, acceleration is positive
    Velocity is negative, acceleration is negative
    Velocity is negative, acceleration is positive
    Velocity is positive, acceleration is negative
    30s
  • Q3
    A skydiver is falling downwards and speeding up. How can we describe the signs of his velocity and acceleration?
    Velocity is negative, acceleration is positive
    Velocity is negative, acceleration is negative
    Velocity is positive, acceleration is negative
    Velocity is positive, acceleration is positive
    30s
  • Q4
    What would be the signs of velocity and acceleration if an object is moving to the left and speeding up?
    Velocity is positive, acceleration is negative
    Velocity is negative, acceleration is negative
    Velocity is negative, acceleration is positive
    Velocity is positive, acceleration is positive
    30s
  • Q5
    A car is moving backwards and slowing down. How would the signs of its velocity and acceleration be described?
    Velocity is positive, acceleration is positive
    Velocity is positive, acceleration is negative
    Velocity is negative, acceleration is positive
    Velocity is negative, acceleration is negative
    30s
  • Q6
    A cyclist is moving forward and slowing down. What is correct about the signs of his velocity and acceleration?
    Velocity is positive, acceleration is positive
    Velocity is positive, acceleration is negative
    Velocity is negative, acceleration is negative
    Velocity is negative, acceleration is positive
    30s
  • Q7
    An object is moving to the right but slowing down. How can we describe the signs of its velocity and acceleration?
    Velocity is negative, acceleration is negative
    Velocity is negative, acceleration is positive
    Velocity is positive, acceleration is positive
    Velocity is positive, acceleration is negative
    30s
  • Q8
    If a rocket is moving upwards and its speed is decreasing, what is true about its velocity and acceleration?
    Velocity is negative, acceleration is positive
    Velocity is positive, acceleration is positive
    Velocity is negative, acceleration is negative
    Velocity is positive, acceleration is negative
    30s
  • Q9
    A stone falls from the edge of a cliff. While it's in the air and going down, how are the signs of its velocity and acceleration characterized?
    Velocity is positive, acceleration is negative
    Velocity is negative, acceleration is positive
    Velocity is negative, acceleration is negative
    Velocity is positive, acceleration is positive
    30s
  • Q10
    A car is moving forward and accelerating. How can we describe the signs of its velocity and acceleration?
    Velocity is positive, acceleration is positive
    Velocity is negative, acceleration is positive
    Velocity is positive, acceleration is negative
    Velocity is negative, acceleration is negative
    30s

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