Fig. 1.1 shows the distance-time graph for two cyclists A and B. They start a 500m race together but finish the race at different times. [Figure 1.1]
- (a)(i)the distance between A and B at time t = 20s,[1]
- (a)(ii)the difference in the time taken by A and B for the race.[1]
- (b)(i)On Fig. 1.1, draw the distance-time graph for cyclist C.[2]
- (b)(ii)Calculate the average speed of cyclist C for the whole race.[2]
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Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2015). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [1] 60 m
- [1] 12 s
- [1] straight line from origin to 200 m at 40 s
- [1] any line straight or curved from (40,200) to (60,500)
- [1] s = d/t or 500/60
- [1] 8.3m/s
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