Motion: past paper questions
Real questions on motion
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- 0625/31 · May/June 2026 · Q1a[3]
Calculate the distance travelled between time = 0 and time = 4.0 s by the person skiing. distance travelled = m
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between time = 0 and time = 4.0 s
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between time = 4.0 s and time = 12 s.
See it on the paper → - 0625/31 · May/June 2026 · Q1c[3]
Another person skiing travels a distance of 220 m in a time of 20 s. Calculate the average speed of this person. average speed = m / s
See it on the paper → - 0625/32 · May/June 2026 · Q1a(i)[1]
Determine the speed of the student at time = 1.0 s. speed = m / s (i)
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Describe the speed of the student between: • time = 2.0 s and time = 8.0 s (ii)
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Calculate the distance travelled by the student between time = 2.0 s and time = 8.0 s. distance = m
See it on the paper → - 0625/32 · May/June 2026 · Q1b[4]
In a different race, the student runs a distance of 400 m in a time of 2.0 minutes. Calculate the average speed of the student. Give your answer in m / s. average speed = m / s
See it on the paper → - 0625/33 · May/June 2026 · Q1a(i)[1]
Determine the speed of the student at time = 1.0 s. speed = m / s (i)
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Describe the speed of the student between: • time = 2.0 s and time = 8.0 s (ii)
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Calculate the distance travelled by the student between time = 2.0 s and time = 8.0 s. distance = m
See it on the paper → - 0625/33 · May/June 2026 · Q1b[4]
In a different race, the student runs a distance of 400 m in a time of 2.0 minutes. Calculate the average speed of the student. Give your answer in m / s. average speed = m / s
See it on the paper → - 0625/41 · May/June 2026 · Q1c[1]
The ball hits the floor and moves upwards. The magnitude of the velocity is less than the value calculated in 1(b)(iv). State one other way the velocity of the ball is different from the velocity calculated in 1(b)(iv).
See it on the paper → - 0625/42 · May/June 2026 · Q1a(i)[3]
State the motion of the car between: C and D A and B
See it on the paper → - 0625/42 · May/June 2026 · Q1a(ii)[2]
Calculate the distance travelled between time = 0 and time = 18 s. distance = m (ii)
See it on the paper → - 0625/42 · May/June 2026 · Q11a[2]
Figure 11.1 shows some statements about the Earth and the approximate time taken for the events described in these statements to take place. statement approximate time taken The Earth orbits the Sun once. 8.3 minutes The Earth rotates once on its axis. 24 hours Light travels from the Sun to the Earth. 1 month The Moon...
See it on the paper → - 0625/42 · May/June 2026 · Q11b[1]
The planet Jupiter orbits the Sun. The average radius of the orbit of Jupiter is 7.78 × 10 8 km. The average orbital speed of Jupiter is 4.70 × 10 4 km / h. Show that the orbital period of Jupiter is 11.9 years.
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Describe the motion between times: 18 s and 110 s
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Calculate the distance travelled between time = 0 and time = 110 s. distance = m
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Calculate the acceleration between time = 0 and time = 18 s. acceleration = m / s 2
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What examiners said
Comprehensive responses • Many candidates were able to analyse the shape of a speed–time graph to determine the regions of non‑linear acceleration and constant speed. Limited responses • Some candidates confused the regions of the speed-time graph with those of a distance-time graph. • Some candidates tried to give values for the regions rather than a verbal description. (ii Comprehensive respo...
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0625/32 Q1(c)(i) (Cambridge)
Comprehensive responses • Many candidates gave clear descriptions of one oscillation of the simple pendulum. They also described in detail how to time 10 or more oscillations of the pendulum and how to determine the time period for one oscillation from their measurements. Limited responses • Some candidates did not include detail such as a description of an oscillation or when to start and stop t...
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0625/32 Q2(a) (Cambridge)
Comprehensive responses • Many candidates were able to give clear and detailed descriptions of the motion of the planet Earth as it orbits the Sun. Limited responses • Some candidates gave responses that confused the terms rotation and orbit. This often led to contradictory statements about the time for the Earth to spin once on its axis and the time it takes the Earth to complete one orbit of th...
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0625/32 Q11(a) (Cambridge)
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