3. Kinematics

Rectilinear Motion — Quiz

Test your understanding of rectilinear motion with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

Which statement best describes rectilinear motion?

Question 2

A particle has position $x(t)=2t+3$ meters. What is its position at $t=4\ \text{s}$?

Question 3

A particle moves from $x=5\ \text{m}$ at $t=1\ \text{s}$ to $x=17\ \text{m}$ at $t=5\ \text{s}$. What is its average velocity?

Question 4

If the velocity of a particle on a straight line is positive, what does that tell you?

Question 5

A particle starts with velocity $u=3\ \text{m/s}$ and has constant acceleration $a=2\ \text{m/s}^2$ for $t=4\ \text{s}$. What is its final velocity?