| Exam Board | OCR MEI |
|---|---|
| Module | M1 (Mechanics 1) |
| Year | 2012 |
| Session | June |
| Marks | 6 |
| Paper | Download PDF ↗ |
| Mark scheme | Download PDF ↗ |
| Topic | Travel graphs |
| Type | Distance from velocity-time graph |
| Difficulty | Easy -1.2 This is a straightforward interpretation question requiring students to read values from a speed-time graph and recall basic relationships (area = distance, gradient = acceleration). All parts involve direct reading or simple calculations with no problem-solving or novel insight required, making it easier than average. |
| Spec | 3.02b Kinematic graphs: displacement-time and velocity-time3.02c Interpret kinematic graphs: gradient and area |
1 Fig. 1 shows the speed-time graph of a runner during part of his training.
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For each of the following statements, say whether it is true or false. If it is false give a brief explanation.\\
(A) The graph shows that the runner finishes where he started.\\
(B) The runner's maximum speed is $8 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }$.\\
(C) At time 58 seconds, the runner is slowing down at a rate of $1.6 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 2 }$.\\
(D) The runner travels 400 m altogether.
\hfill \mbox{\textit{OCR MEI M1 2012 Q1 [6]}}