| Exam Board | Edexcel |
|---|---|
| Module | M1 (Mechanics 1) |
| Year | 2002 |
| Session | June |
| Marks | 6 |
| Paper | Download PDF ↗ |
| Mark scheme | Download PDF ↗ |
| Topic | Travel graphs |
| Type | Find acceleration from SUVAT |
| Difficulty | Moderate -0.8 This is a straightforward application of SUVAT equations with clearly identified variables. Part (a) uses s=ut+½at² to find acceleration, part (b) uses v²=u²+2as to find distance. Both are standard textbook exercises requiring only direct substitution into memorized formulas with no problem-solving insight needed. |
| Spec | 3.02d Constant acceleration: SUVAT formulae |
A car moves with constant acceleration along a straight horizontal road. The car passes the point $A$ with speed $5 \text{ m s}^{-1}$ and $4 \text{ s}$ later it passes the point $B$, where $AB = 50\text{m}$.
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\item Find the acceleration of the car. [3]
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When the car passes the point $C$, it has speed $30 \text{ m s}^{-1}$.
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\item Find the distance $AC$. [3]
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