Skip to main content
A-LevelMathematicsMechanicsMay/June 2022Paper 4 Q35 Marks

The displacement of a particle moving in a straight line is s metres at time t seconds after leaving a fixed point O. The particle starts from rest and passes through points P, Q and R, at times t = 5, t = 10 and t = 15 respectively, and returns to O at time t = 20. The distances OP, OQ and OR are 50m, 150 m and 200 m respectively. The diagram shows a displacement-time graph which models the motion of the particle from t = 0 to t = 20. The graph consists of two curved segments AB and CD and two straight line segments BC and DE. [Figure 3.1]

📋 Examiner Report & Trap Analysis

Common mistake: 62% of candidates selected the distractor because they confused... The examiner specifically designed this question to test whether students can differentiate between... To secure full marks, candidates must demonstrate...

🎯 Mark Scheme Breakdown

Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.

🔒

Unlock the Examiner's Analysis

Sign up for free to reveal the full examiner report, trap analysis, and mark scheme breakdown for this question.

Sign Up Free to Unlock →

Join thousands of Cambridge students already using Oracle Prep

About This A-Level Mathematics Question

Topic

This structured question tests Mechanics in A-Level Mathematics (syllabus code 9709). It is worth 5 marks.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Mathematics May/June 2022 examination, Paper 4 Variant 3.

Practice on Oracle Prep

Oracle Prep provides AI-powered practice for all Cambridge O-Level and A-Level subjects. Our platform includes topic predictions with 87.7% accuracy, AI essay grading, and a comprehensive question bank spanning 25 years of past papers across 29 subjects.

Related Mathematics Questions

© 2026 Oracle Prep — The AI-Powered Cambridge Exam Engine