Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Equations of motion

Equations of motion — practice question

An object starts with velocity $u$ and moves with acceleration $a$. It travels along a straight path, covers a displacement $s$ and ends with final velocity $v$. These quantities are linked by the equation shown below. $v^2 = u^2 + 2as$ What condition has to be met for this equation to be valid for the object's motion?

  • AThe direction of $a$ is constant and the direction of $a$ is the same as the direction of $s$.
  • BThe direction of $a$ is constant and the direction of $a$ is the same as the direction of $u$.
  • CThe magnitude of $a$ is constant and the direction of $a$ is constant.
  • DThe magnitude of $a$ is constant and the direction of $a$ is the same as the direction of $v$.

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