Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Motion

Motion — practice question

Students P and Q compete in a 100 m race. Fig. 1.1 presents the distance-time graph for each student as they run.
(a)[1]

Determine the time taken by student Q to cover 100 m.

(b)[1]

Determine the separation between the two students as Q reaches 100 m.

(c)[3]

Calculate the average speed of student Q in the 100 m race.

(d)[1]

State which student has the greater speed between 3.0 s and 6.0 s. Explain how Fig. 1.1 lets you compare speeds without doing a calculation.

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