Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Non-uniform motion

Non-uniform motion — practice question

The graph illustrates how the speed $v$ of a sprinter varies with time $t$ in a $100\,\text{m}$ race. What is the best estimate of the sprinter’s greatest acceleration?

  • A$0.5\,\text{m s}^{-2}$
  • B$1\,\text{m s}^{-2}$
  • C$3\,\text{m s}^{-2}$
  • D$10\,\text{m s}^{-2}$

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