6. Applied Problem-Solving

Multi-step Motion Problems — Quiz

Test your understanding of multi-step motion problems with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

An object moves $10\,\text{m}$ east and then $4\,\text{m}$ west. What is its net displacement?

Question 2

A cart travels at $2\,\text{m/s}$ for $3\,\text{s}$ and then at $5\,\text{m/s}$ for $2\,\text{s}$. What total distance does it cover?

Question 3

A velocity changes from $4\,\text{m/s}$ to $10\,\text{m/s}$ in $3\,\text{s}$. What is the constant acceleration?

Question 4

A runner starts from rest and accelerates at $2\,\text{m/s}^2$ for $4\,\text{s}$. What is the final speed?

Question 5

A car moves at $12\,\text{m/s}$ for $5\,\text{s}$ and then stops for $3\,\text{s}$. What is its average speed over the full $8\,\text{s}$?