O-LevelPhysicsKinematics5054/12 · Oct/Nov 2019 · Q51 Mark

Part of a speed-time graph for two runners is shown. They are running along the same track. Which statement must be correct?

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ABoth runners started at the same moment.

BRunner 1 has a greater acceleration than runner 2.

CRunner 1 is moving faster than runner 2.

DThe distance between the two runners stays constant.

✓ Correct answer

C: Runner 1 is moving faster than runner 2.

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Topic: Kinematics, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2019 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 5.

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