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A-LevelPhysicsDynamicsOct/Nov 2015Paper 1 Q101 Mark

A bus takes a time of 25s to reach a constant speed while travelling in a straight line. A graph of speed v against time t is shown. [Figure showing a speed-time graph] Which graph shows the variation with t of the resultant force F on the bus?

AGraph A: Force initially high, drops sharply, then constant low force for some time, then zero.
BGraph B: Force smoothly increases, then decreases to zero.
CGraph C: Force smoothly increases to a maximum, then decreases to zero.
DGraph D: Force initially low, increases to a peak, then decreases to zero.

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is A: Graph A: Force initially high, drops sharply, then constant low force for some time, then zero.

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Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.

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About This A-Level Physics Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Dynamics in A-Level Physics (syllabus code 9702). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Physics Oct/Nov 2015 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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