Equations of uniformly accelerated motion
2 marks · NormalState the meaning of each term in the formula v^2 = u^2 + 2as.
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v = final speed; u = initial speed; a = acceleration; s = distance moved.
Must show: v = final speed, u = initial speed, a = acceleration, s = distance moved
Common mistakes: Incorrectly labelling terms
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Marking points
B1 · 1 mark · Gives correct definition for two of the terms (any).
B2 · 1 mark · Gives correct definition for all four terms.
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v = final speed, u = initial speed, a = acceleration, s = distance moved.