0653.P1.6.06 — Recall and use the equation for kinetic energy: past paper questions
Real questions on 0653.p1.6.06 — recall and use the equation for kinetic energy
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- 0653/41 · October/November 2025 · Q7b(i)[2]
Calculate the speed of the ball as it leaves the student’s hand. speed = m / s
See it on the paper → - 0653/41 · May/June 2025 · Q7d[2]
Calculate the increase in the kinetic energy of the car. increase in kinetic energy = J
See it on the paper → - 0653/32 · October/November 2024 · Q6a[3]
Complete the sentences about the horse using one word in each gap. The horse is moving at constant speed, so the energy of the horse The of the horse is related to the work done by the horse energy of the horse must be constant. The horse is moving along a flat, horizontal road, so the potential must be constant.
See it on the paper → - 0653/42 · May/June 2024 · Q6b(i)[2]
Show that the kinetic energy of the vehicle is approximately 1.1 J.
See it on the paper → - 0653/43 · October/November 2023 · Q6b(ii)[2]
The mass of the object is 0.15 kg. During oscillation, the object has a maximum speed of 0.012 m / s. Calculate the kinetic energy of the object at its maximum speed. kinetic energy = J
See it on the paper → - 0653/22 · May/June 2023 · Q30[1]
Which form of energy is not a form of potential energy?
See it on the paper → - 0653/42 · February/March 2023 · Q3c[4]
The weight of the bicycle is 150 N. The student has a mass of 60 kg. Calculate the kinetic energy of the bicycle and student, when riding at a speed of 3.0 m / s. The gravitational force on unit mass, g, is 10 N / kg. kinetic energy = J
See it on the paper → - 0653/12 · October/November 2022 · Q30[1]
How do the force and the pressure that the man exerts on the ground in each of the two positions compare?
See it on the paper → - 0653/42 · February/March 2022 · Q3b[2]
Calculate the kinetic energy of the car and child. kinetic energy = J
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What examiners said
The expression ½mv2 was very familiar and ensured at least partial credit for many candidates. Some candidates avoided the mistake of calculating the increase in speed (23 – 5 = 18) and then using this in the expression for kinetic energy.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0653/41 Q7(d) (Cambridge)
The majority of candidates were able to state the correct formula for kinetic energy. However, many found using the formula more challenging. The most common error was omitting to square speed.
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0653/43 Q6(b)(ii) (Cambridge)
This calculation was successfully completed by many candidates, and most gained partial or full credit. Most candidates were familiar with the formula for kinetic energy and gained credit for stating it. The two most common incorrect answers were either not finding the kinetic energy of the combined masses of bicycle and rider or combining the mass of one with the weight of the other.
— Examiner report, February/March 2023, 0653/42 Q3(c) (Cambridge)
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