Speed and acceleration
Speed and acceleration
Motion is described using rates. Speed tells you how much distance is covered each second, while acceleration tells you how fast velocity changes.
Step-by-step lessons covering OCR GCSE Physics Physics on the move for Foundation and Higher tier. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1 and Paper 2 (Foundation Tier) or Paper 3 and Paper 4 (Higher Tier) format. Paper 2 and Paper 4 include synoptic questions that draw on Topics P1–P4, so revisit earlier topics before final exams rather than treating each paper as self-contained.