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Physics · Oct / Nov 2019 · Paper 12 · Question 5

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Part of a speed–time graph for two runners is shown. They are running along the same track. [graph: speed-time graph with runner 1 and runner 2 lines] Which statement must be correct?

  1. ABoth runners started at the same moment.
  2. BRunner 1 has a greater acceleration than runner 2.
  3. CRunner 1 is moving faster than runner 2.
  4. DThe distance between the two runners stays constant.

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Correct answer: C. Runner 1 is moving faster than runner 2.

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