Velocity-time graphs
2 marks · Easy| Time / s | Velocity / m/s |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 8 |
| 4 | 16 |
Calculate the acceleration of the object from the table above.
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4 m/s^2 (±0.2)
Common mistakes: Using incorrect time intervals; Dividing velocity by total time instead of change
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M1 · 1 mark · Chooses two (time, velocity) points and sets up (change in velocity)/(change in time)
A1 · 1 mark · Correct calculation (4 m/s^2)
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