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Physics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2022 · Paper 11 · Question 5

9702Equations of motion

The curved line PQR is the velocity–time graph for a car starting from rest. What is the average acceleration of the car over the first 5 s?

  1. Athe area below the curve PQ
  2. Bthe area of the triangle PQS
  3. Cthe gradient of the straight line PQ
  4. Dthe gradient of the tangent at Q

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Correct answer: C. the gradient of the straight line PQ

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