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A-LevelPhysicsKinematics9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2015 · Q81 Mark

The curved line PQR is the velocity-time graph for a car starting from rest. [Figure showing a velocity-time graph]

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Athe area below the curve PQ
Bthe area of the triangle PQS
Cthe gradient of the straight line PQ
Dthe gradient of the tangent at Q

✓ Correct answer

C: the gradient of the straight line PQ

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Kinematics, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2015 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 8.

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