Physics 5054 · O Level · Motion

Motion — practice question

Fig. 9.1 is a map showing the path a car follows when it goes from town A to town B. This trip has both a distance and a displacement.
(a(i))[3]

From Fig. 9.1 and its scale, work out the displacement for the journey from A to B.

(a(ii))[1]

State the difference between distance and displacement.

(a(iii))[2]

In some parts of the trip, the car keeps a constant speed but is still accelerating. Explain why this can happen.

(b(i))[1]

Describe what the thinking distance means.

(b(ii))[2]

The car’s brakes work poorly. This makes the braking distance longer. State two other factors that increase the braking distance.

(c(i))[3]

Calculate the kinetic energy of the car and driver immediately before the brakes are applied.

(c(ii))[2]

Calculate the car’s deceleration.

(c(iii))[1]

Explain why the temperature of the brakes rises while the car is braking.

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