Physics 5054 · O Level · Motion

Motion — practice question

A cyclist is moving on a straight, level road, as illustrated in Fig. 1.1.
(a)[3]

Describe a method for measuring the cyclist’s average speed. In your response, state the equipment used, the measurements taken and the way the average speed is found.

(b(i))[1]

State what negative acceleration means.

(b(ii))[2]

The magnitude of the acceleration is $1.8\,\text{m s}^{-2}$. Calculate the change in speed of the cyclist in $2.5\,\text{s}$.

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