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O-LevelMathematicsAlgebra and graphs4024/22 · May/June 2015 · Q28 Marks

The diagram is a speed-time graph of a train's journey between two stations. [Figure 2.1]

  1. (a)What was the maximum speed of the train?[1]
  2. (b)Circle the statement that describes the train's motion 350 seconds after it left the first station. Accelerating Decelerating Constant speed Stopped at a station[1]
  3. (c)Calculate the acceleration of the train during the first 150 seconds of its journey.[1]
  4. (d)What was the speed of the train 20 seconds before it completed its journey?[1]
  5. (e)How far did the train travel during the first 200 seconds?[2]
  6. (f)Calculate the average speed of the train in kilometres per hour during the first 200 seconds.[2]

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Mark scheme

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  1. [1] 27
  2. [1] Constant speed
  3. [1] 0.08 or 2/25 final answer
  4. [1] 3 to 3.5
  5. [2] M1 for (200 + 50)/2; 1500 Or B1 for A = 900 or rectangle = 600 After 0, allow SC1 for 1750
  6. [2] M1 for their (total distance ÷ total time) soi; 27 cao

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Topic
Algebra and graphs, O-Level Mathematics (syllabus 4024). Structured question, 8 marks.
Source
O-Level Mathematics, May/June 2015 Paper 2 Variant 2, question 2.

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