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Paper 3 structured question: Motion

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Paper 3Theory (Core)3 marks

A speed-time graph shows a vehicle's journey.

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Vehicle Speed-Time Graph

The graph shows a positive slope for 8 seconds, a flat line for 4 seconds, and a negative slope for 6 seconds.

  1. a

    Analyse What does the positive slope indicate about the vehicle's motion?

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

    [2]
  2. b

    Explain What does the flat line indicate about the vehicle's speed?

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

    [1]

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Paper 3 structured question: Motion

Paper 3Theory (Core)1 marks

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Speed-Time Graph of a Car

The graph shows a flat line at zero for 5 seconds, a straight line at 20 m/s for 10 seconds, and a line with a negative slope for 5 seconds.

  1. a

    Analyse Describe the motion of the car during the first 5 seconds.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

    [1]