Calculate Velocity With Direction
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Calculate Velocity With Direction" is written for 7th Grade (Ages 12-13). A 6th grader who is already steady on forces and motion can use it too, and an older student can use it as a short review.
2 pages in this set
7th grade science worksheet: separate distance from displacement and calculate velocity with direction for walkers, a bus and a train. Answer key included. Part of our speed and motion collection.
How do I use this worksheet?
Use the velocity sheet to teach the formula and the rules for combining velocities. Follow it with the skating sheet to link net force to speed.
What students will practice
- Students will tell distance from displacement using a walk east and west.
- Students will calculate velocity as displacement divided by time and give its direction.
- Students will combine velocities in the same and opposite directions.
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FAQ
How do I use this speed and motion worksheet?
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Use the velocity sheet to teach the formula and the rules for combining velocities. Follow it with the skating sheet to link net force to speed.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Separate distance from displacement and calculate velocity with direction for walkers, a bus and a train. The directions on the page read: Show the formula and numbers. Write each answer with its unit and direction. An answer key is included.
Can I use this speed and motion worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 7th grade forces and motion, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.
How do you calculate velocity?
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Divide displacement by time and give the direction. A displacement of 200 m east in 40 s gives 5 m/s east.
How do you find speed from distance and time?
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Divide distance by time. The skating race sheet has students do this for each 100 m segment and round to the nearest 0.1 m/s.
What forces act on a speed skater?
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The ice pushes the skater forward with a push-off force, while air drag and friction resist the motion. When the push is greater than the resisting forces, the skater speeds up.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 7th Grade |
| Subject | Science |
| Topic | Forces and Motion |
| Pages | 2 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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