Speed Distance Time MCQs
Speed • Distance • Time – MCQs with Answers & Explanations
Class: CBSE Class 7
Subject: Science
Section: Motion & Time
Topic: Speed Distance Time MCQs
Board: CBSE (Based on NCERT Syllabus)
Subject: Science
Section: Motion & Time
Topic: Speed Distance Time MCQs
Board: CBSE (Based on NCERT Syllabus)
Q1. Motion means:
Answer: B
Motion is defined as the change in position of an object with respect to time and surroundings.
Motion is defined as the change in position of an object with respect to time and surroundings.
Q2. SI unit of speed is:
Answer: B
The SI unit of speed is metre per second (m/s).
The SI unit of speed is metre per second (m/s).
Q3. Speed =
Answer: B
Speed tells how much distance is covered per unit time.
Speed tells how much distance is covered per unit time.
Q4. Distance travelled in 1 hour at 60 km/h:
Answer: A
Distance = Speed × Time = 60 × 1 = 60 km.
Distance = Speed × Time = 60 × 1 = 60 km.
Q5. Device used to measure speed in vehicles:
Answer: B
Speedometer shows instantaneous speed of a vehicle.
Speedometer shows instantaneous speed of a vehicle.
Q6. Odometer measures:
Answer: B
Odometer records total distance covered by a vehicle.
Odometer records total distance covered by a vehicle.
Q7. Uniform motion means:
Answer: B
In uniform motion, equal distances are covered in equal intervals of time.
In uniform motion, equal distances are covered in equal intervals of time.
Q8. Non-uniform motion occurs when:
Answer: B
Unequal distances are covered in equal time intervals.
Unequal distances are covered in equal time intervals.
Q9. Distance-time graph of uniform motion is:
Answer: C
Constant speed produces a straight line graph.
Constant speed produces a straight line graph.
Q10. If speed increases, slope of distance-time graph:
Answer: B
Steeper slope indicates higher speed.
Steeper slope indicates higher speed.
Q11. Time is measured using:
Answer: A
Clocks and watches measure time.
Clocks and watches measure time.
Q12. SI unit of time:
Answer: C
Second is the SI unit.
Second is the SI unit.
Q13. 1 km =
Answer: C
1 kilometre equals 1000 metres.
1 kilometre equals 1000 metres.
Q14. Walking is an example of:
Answer: A
Walking has relatively low speed.
Walking has relatively low speed.
Q15. Earth’s rotation causes:
Answer: B
Rotation leads to day and night cycle.
Rotation leads to day and night cycle.
Q16. Motion of a pendulum is:
Answer: C
It repeats at equal intervals.
It repeats at equal intervals.
Q17. Fastest among these:
Answer: C
Airplanes have highest speed.
Airplanes have highest speed.
Q18. Distance travelled cannot be:
Answer: C
Distance is always positive.
Distance is always positive.
Q19. Time period means:
Answer: B
Used in periodic motion.
Used in periodic motion.
Q20. Motion along a straight line:
Answer: C
Called rectilinear motion.
Called rectilinear motion.