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Question 127 of 367 in Forces and Motion

Velocity-time graphs

1 mark · Easy
line graph of Velocity (m/s) (m/s) against Time (s) (s)0123450246810Time (s) (s)Velocity (m/s) (m/s)
A simplified velocity–time graph for an object.

Describe the object’s motion during this time.

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Moving at constant velocity (2 m/s)

Also accept: The object moves with a steady speed of 2 m/s

Common mistakes: The object accelerates; The object is stationary

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B1 · 1 mark · Correctly states the object moves at constant velocity (2 m/s)

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The velocity stays at 2 m/s for 5 seconds, so the object moves at a constant speed.

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