Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Equations of motion

Equations of motion — practice question

A student travels from A to B along the route shown in Fig. 2.1. The student takes time $t$ to travel from A to B.
(a(i).1)[1]

State the quantity, aside from $t$, that must be measured if you want the average speed.

(a(i).2)[1]

State the quantity, aside from $t$, that must be measured if you want the average velocity.

(a(ii))[1]

Define acceleration in words.

(a(i)1)[1]

State the quantity, aside from $t$, that needs measuring to determine the average speed.

(a(i)2)[1]

State the quantity, aside from $t$, that needs measuring to determine the average velocity.

(b(i))[2]

For the girl's motion, calculate the distance fallen from time $t = 0$ to the moment she lands on the trampoline.

(b(ii))[2]

For the girl's motion, calculate the average acceleration while she rebounds.

(c(i))[2]

Use Fig. 2.3 to compare, without calculation, the girl's acceleration before and after the rebound. Explain your reasoning.

(c(ii))[2]

Use Fig. 2.3 to compare, without calculation, the girl's potential energy at $t = 0$ and $t = 1.85\text{ s}$. Explain your answer.

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