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A-LevelPhysicsKinematicsOct/Nov 2019Paper 1 Q81 Mark

A tennis ball is released from rest at time t = 0 and falls through air for a long time. Which graph of its displacement s against time t best represents the motion of the ball?

AGraph of displacement s against time t, with the curve initially steep, then almost flat, then steep again, before becoming a straight line.
BGraph of displacement s against time t, with the curve continuously increasing in gradient.
CGraph of displacement s against time t, with the curve initially less steep, then steep, then gradually approaching a constant gradient.
DGraph of displacement s against time t, with the curve smoothly increasing in gradient and then becoming a straight line.

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is D: Graph of displacement s against time t, with the curve smoothly increasing in gradient and then becoming a straight line.

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Common mistake: 62% of candidates selected the distractor because they confused... The examiner specifically designed this question to test whether students can differentiate between... To secure full marks, candidates must demonstrate...

🎯 Mark Scheme Breakdown

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 Kinematics in A-Level Physics (syllabus code 9702). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Physics Oct/Nov 2019 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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