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A-LevelPhysicsKinematicsMay/June 2016Paper 1 Q81 Mark

The graph shows how the velocity v of an object moving in a straight line varies with time t from t = 0 to t = T. [Figure 8.1] Which graph represents the displacement s of the object in the time t = 0 to t = T?

Agraph showing displacement starting at zero, increasing to a positive maximum, then decreasing through zero to a negative minimum, and finally increasing back to zero displacement at t=T.
Bgraph showing displacement starting at zero, decreasing to a negative minimum, then increasing through zero to a positive maximum, and finally decreasing back to zero displacement at t=T.
Cgraph showing displacement always positive, increasing to a maximum, then decreasing, then increasing again to a lower maximum at T.
Dgraph showing displacement always positive, increasing, then decreasing, then increasing again to a similar maximum at T.

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is A: graph showing displacement starting at zero, increasing to a positive maximum, then decreasing through zero to a negative minimum, and finally increasing back to zero displacement at t=T.

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

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Physics May/June 2016 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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