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A-LevelPhysicsKinematics9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2010 · Q81 Mark

A moving body undergoes uniform acceleration while travelling in a straight line between points X, Y and Z. The distances XY and YZ are both 40 m. The time to travel from X to Y is 12 s and from Y to Z is 6.0 s. What is the acceleration of the body?

A0.37 m s⁻²
B0.49 m s⁻²
C0.56 m s⁻²
D1.1 m s⁻²

✓ Correct answer

A: 0.37 m s⁻²

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Kinematics, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2010 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 8.

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