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Velocity and Acceleration Worksheet

Explore the concepts of velocity and acceleration with this Grade 5 science worksheet, covering definitions, examples, and calculations.

Grade 5 Science PhysicsVelocity and Acceleration
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Velocity and Acceleration

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Show your work for any calculations.

1. Which of the following describes both the speed and direction of an object?

a

Speed

b

Velocity

c

Acceleration

d

Distance

1. When an object speeds up, slows down, or changes direction, it is  .

2. The formula for speed is distance divided by  .

1. A car traveling at a constant speed in a straight line has no acceleration.

T

True

F

False

1. A runner travels 100 meters in 10 seconds. What is their average speed?

2. Describe a real-world example of acceleration.

Car Speedometer

Look at the speedometer above. What does it measure?