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A-LevelMathematicsMechanicsMay/June 2025Paper 4 Q37 Marks

The diagram shows the velocity-time graph of the motion of a cyclist. The graph consists of three straight line segments. The cyclist passes a point O with speed 3 ms⁻¹ and then accelerates for 10s with constant acceleration 0.5 ms⁻². He then travels at constant speed for 30s before decelerating, coming to rest at point P, covering a distance of 80m whilst decelerating.

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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.

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About This A-Level Mathematics Question

Topic

This structured question tests Mechanics in A-Level Mathematics (syllabus code 9709). It is worth 7 marks.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Mathematics May/June 2025 examination, Paper 4 Variant 1.

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