0654.P1.2.05 — Define acceleration as change in velocity per unit time; recall and use the equation Dv a= Dt 3 Sketch, plot and interpret distance–time and: past paper questions
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- 0973/42 · May/June 2026 · Q9b(i)[1]
(i) Describe the motion of the car between 0 and 10 seconds. doce .......... .......... .......... [1]
See it on the paper → - 0973/32 · May/June 2025 · Q9a(i)[1]
State a time when the car is accelerating. time = s
See it on the paper → - 0973/41 · May/June 2025 · Q10a(i)[1]
Describe the motion of the rocket in the first 20 seconds.
See it on the paper → - 0973/41 · May/June 2025 · Q10a(ii)[3]
Calculate the deceleration of the rocket between time = 20 s and time = 50 s. State the unit of your answer. deceleration = unit
See it on the paper → - 0973/32 · May/June 2024 · Q6b(i)[1]
Describe the motion of the tractor during the section PQ.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · October/November 2023 · Q9b(i)[2]
A train travels along the track for 600 s. The train starts from rest and accelerates to a speed of 12.5 m / s in 200 s. The train then travels at a constant speed for 300 s before slowing down and stopping after a further 100 s. Complete the speed–time graph shown in Fig. 9.2 to show the motion of the train. 15 speed...
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2023 · Q3c(ii)[1]
The skier is accelerating during the first 20 s of her journey. Describe how the graph shows that the skier is accelerating.
See it on the paper → - 0973/32 · May/June 2023 · Q12b(ii)[1]
State the section of the graph (P, Q, R or S) when the oil tanker has the greatest acceleration. Explain your answer. section explanation
See it on the paper → - 0973/41 · May/June 2023 · Q3b(ii)[2]
Calculate the acceleration of the athlete during the first 25 seconds of the cycle ride. Give your answer in m / s 2 . acceleration = m / s 2
See it on the paper → - 0973/42 · May/June 2023 · Q3b(ii)[2]
Use Fig. 3.2 to calculate the maximum acceleration of the pond skater. acceleration = m / s 2
See it on the paper → - 0973/32 · May/June 2022 · Q6d(ii)[1]
On Fig. 6.2, mark with an X a time when the tractor is moving with changing speed.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2021 · Q3a(i)[3]
On the grid in Fig. 3.1 draw a speed‑time graph for the cyclist’s journey. 6 5 4 speed m / s 3 2 1 0 20 40 60 time / s 80 100 120 Fig. 3.1
See it on the paper → - 0973/32 · May/June 2021 · Q6a(ii)[1]
On Fig. 6.1, label with a cross (X) a part of the journey when the train is accelerating.
See it on the paper → - 0973/41 · May/June 2021 · Q9b[1]
Show that the maximum acceleration of the sprinter is 2.0 m / s 2 .
See it on the paper → - 0973/42 · May/June 2021 · Q12a(ii)[3]
Calculate the acceleration of the cyclist during the first 20 seconds. State the unit for your answer. acceleration = unit
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What examiners said
Almost all candidates were able to identify a time from the appropriate part of the graph. Candidates should be selecting a time on the slope rather than at a point where the acceleration finishes, in this case 40 s, as this shows better understanding of the speed-time graph.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0973/32 Q9(a)(i) (Cambridge)
Most candidates recognised that the graph showed the rocket accelerating, which was an insufficient response on its own. However, only the strongest candidates recognised that the acceleration was changing or increasing.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0973/41 Q10(a)(i) (Cambridge)
Many candidates correctly understood the need to calculate Δv and Δt and use these values to calculate the deceleration. The majority of errors were seen in the quotation of the units, m / s was a common incorrect answer.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0973/41 Q10(a)(ii) (Cambridge)
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