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Car and Trolley Speed-Time Graph Analysis

The document contains questions related to speed-time graphs for two cars and a trolley, focusing on determining acceleration and distance traveled over specific time intervals. It requires explanations based on graphical data and calculations for distance. The document is structured in a question-and-answer format, with specific tasks for the reader to complete.

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Car and Trolley Speed-Time Graph Analysis

The document contains questions related to speed-time graphs for two cars and a trolley, focusing on determining acceleration and distance traveled over specific time intervals. It requires explanations based on graphical data and calculations for distance. The document is structured in a question-and-answer format, with specific tasks for the reader to complete.

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1 The diagram shows the speed–time graphs for two cars, A and B.

18.0

car B
16.0

speed
m/s 14.0
car A
car A

12.0

10.0

car B
8.0

6.0

4.0

2.0

0
0 10 20 30 40
time / s

State and explain which car, A or B, has the greater acceleration during the first 10 seconds. Use
information from the speed–time graphs in your explanation.

..................................................................................................................................................

.................................................................................................................................................. [2]

[Total: 2]
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2 The diagram shows the speed–time graph for a trolley as it travels down a slope

30

25
speed
cm / s
20

15

10

0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
time / s

Determine the distance moved by the trolley from time = 0 to time = 4.0 s.

distance = .............................................. cm [3]

[Total: 3]
3

3 A trolley is released from the top of a ramp.

The graph is the speed–time graph for this trolley.

Using the speed–time graph, calculate the distance travelled by the trolley in the first 0.5 s.

distance = .............................................. [2]

[Total: 2]

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