Physical Science
Homework -
Simple Visuals of Motion


For the following questions, please use the visual shown above. It shows Deadpool on a journey. He starts by walking down the road, eating popcorn. Deadpool drops a piece of popcorn every five seconds. He turns off the road onto a path. He sees a zombie and ends up moving away from the zombie.

What is the definition of “motion?”


When Deadpool started moving down the road, was he going straight or curving?


Which way did Deadpool turn when he left the road?


As he approached the zombie, did Deadpool speed up or slow down?


Did Deadpool turn right or left when he got near the zombie?


Why did Deadpool move away from the zombie?
Characterize Deadpool’s speed as he moved away from the zombie:


For how long was Deadpool on the road?


How much time does it take Deadpool to complete his journey?


What was Deadpool’s speed, in meters per second, while he was on the road? Show the math.



What was Deadpool’s top speed on his journey, in meters per second? Where did he hit this top speed? Show the math.



Was this top speed more incredible, less, or the same as his average speed over the entire journey? Why do you think this?