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Question 6

An oceanography student wants to determine the average speed of a miniature autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) as it circumnavigates the perimeter of a circular test tank.

Describe a practical method that the student could use to determine this average speed. Your description should include:

  • the measurements to be taken and the instruments used,
  • how these measurements are used to calculate the average speed,
  • how the student can ensure the accuracy and reliability of the result.
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Movement and position Questions

  1. IGCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /Movement and position

24 exam-style questions on Edexcel IGCSE Physics Movement and position. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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