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Question 5

The following speed-time graph represents a sprinter running in a straight line for 10 seconds. The sprinter increases their speed from 1 ms-1 to 9 ms-1 during the first 2 seconds, and then runs at a constant speed of 9 ms-1 for the next 8 seconds.

A speed-time graph for a sprinter.

a.

Work out the acceleration for the first 2 seconds.

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b.

Calculate the total distance covered by the sprinter.

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Velocity Time Graphs Questions

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23 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Maths Velocity Time Graphs. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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