Seth M.R. Jaipuria School Naramau Kanpur
Worksheet -1
Session: 2026-27
Class: IX
Subject: Physics
Topic: Motion Around Us
A. Fill in the Blanks
1. The SI unit of speed is __________.
2. Distance is a __________ quantity.
3. Velocity is defined as displacement divided by __________.
4. An object moving with constant speed in a circular path is said to be in __________ motion.
5. The slope of a distance-time graph represents the __________ of the object.
B. Short Answer Questions
1. Differentiate between distance and displacement.
2. Define speed and velocity.
3. What is uniform motion?
4. Why is velocity considered a vector quantity?
5. What information can be obtained from a distance-time graph?
C. Long Answer Questions
1. Explain the differences between scalar and vector quantities with suitable examples.
2. Describe uniform and non-uniform motion with real-life examples.
3. Draw and explain a distance-time graph for an object moving with uniform speed.
4. Explain circular motion with examples from daily life.
5. A car travels from one city to another. Explain how distance and displacement may differ during the
journey.
D. Numericals
1. A cyclist covers a distance of 150 m in 30 s. Calculate the speed.
2. A car travels 240 km in 4 hours. Find its average speed.
3. A student walks 500 m east and then 300 m west. Calculate:
o Total distance travelled
o Displacement
4. A train moves with a speed of 72 km/h. Convert it into m/s.
5. A bus covers 180 km in 3 hours and 120 km in the next 2 hours. Find its average speed.
Worksheet -1
Session: 2026-27
Class: IX
Subject: Physics
Topic: Motion Around Us
A. Fill in the Blanks
1. The SI unit of speed is __________.
2. Distance is a __________ quantity.
3. Velocity is defined as displacement divided by __________.
4. An object moving with constant speed in a circular path is said to be in __________ motion.
5. The slope of a distance-time graph represents the __________ of the object.
B. Short Answer Questions
1. Differentiate between distance and displacement.
2. Define speed and velocity.
3. What is uniform motion?
4. Why is velocity considered a vector quantity?
5. What information can be obtained from a distance-time graph?
C. Long Answer Questions
1. Explain the differences between scalar and vector quantities with suitable examples.
2. Describe uniform and non-uniform motion with real-life examples.
3. Draw and explain a distance-time graph for an object moving with uniform speed.
4. Explain circular motion with examples from daily life.
5. A car travels from one city to another. Explain how distance and displacement may differ during the
journey.
D. Numericals
1. A cyclist covers a distance of 150 m in 30 s. Calculate the speed.
2. A car travels 240 km in 4 hours. Find its average speed.
3. A student walks 500 m east and then 300 m west. Calculate:
o Total distance travelled
o Displacement
4. A train moves with a speed of 72 km/h. Convert it into m/s.
5. A bus covers 180 km in 3 hours and 120 km in the next 2 hours. Find its average speed.
