O-LevelPhysicsKinematics5054/12 · Oct/Nov 2025 · Q31 Mark

Which equation defines acceleration?

Achange in distance time taken

Bchange in distance in a fixed direction time taken

Cchange in speed time taken

Dchange in velocity time taken

✓ Correct answer

D: change in velocity time taken

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Topic: Kinematics, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2025 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 3.

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