The graph shows how the speed of a parachutist varies from point (1) immediately jumping out of an aeroplane, to landing safely with the parachute opened at point (8). At which point is the speeding up or acceleration the greatest? [9k-13]
The graph shows how the speed of a parachutist varies from point (1) immediately jumping out of an aeroplane, to landing safely with the parachute opened at point (8). At which point is the speed constant? [9k-14]
The graph shows how the speed of a parachutist varies from point (1) immediately jumping out of an aeroplane, to landing safely with the parachute opened at point (8). Between which points is the speed constant? [9k-15]
The graph shows how the speed of a parachutist varies from point (1) immediately jumping out of an aeroplane, to landing safely with the parachute opened at point (8). At which point was the parachute opened? [9k-16]
The graph shows how the speed of a parachutist varies from point (1) immediately jumping out of an aeroplane, to landing safely with the parachute opened at point (8). Between which points is the speed decreasing (deceleration)? [9k-17]
The graph shows how the speed of a parachutist varies from point (1) immediately jumping out of an aeroplane, to landing safely with the parachute opened at point (8). Between which points is the air resistance force (friction) equal to the force of gravity on the parachutist? [9k-18]
The graph shows how the speed of a parachutist varies from point (1) immediately jumping out of an aeroplane, to landing safely with the parachute opened at point (8). Between which points is the air resistance force (friction) equal to the force of gravity on the parachutist? [9k-19]
The graph shows how the speed of a parachutist varies from point (1) immediately jumping out of an aeroplane, to landing safely with the parachute opened at point (8). At which point is the gravity force on the parachutist greater than the air resistance force (friction)? [9k-20]
The graph shows how the speed of a parachutist varies from point (1) immediately jumping out of an aeroplane, to landing safely with the parachute opened at point (8). At which point is the air resistance force (friction) greater than the gravity force on the parachutist? [9k-21]
When a lift is operating, the two main forces are the tension
in the cable, from the motor action, and the weight
of the lift car and people, due to gravity. Which of the following applies to the situation when the lift is stationary? [9k-22]
is equal to the weight
is more than the weight
is less than the weight
When a lift is operating, the two main forces are the tension
in the cable, from the motor action, and the weight
of the lift car and people, due to gravity. Which of the following applies to the situation when the lift is moving up at a constant speed? [9k-23]
is equal to the weight
is more than the weight
is less than the weight
When a lift is operating, the two main forces are the tension
in the cable, from the motor action, and the weight
of the lift car and people, due to gravity. Which of the following applies to the situation when the lift is moving down at a constant speed? [9k-24]
is equal to the weight
is more than the weight
is less than the weight
When a lift is operating, the two main forces are the tension
in the cable, from the motor action, and the weight
of the lift car and people, due to gravity. Which of the following applies to the situation when the lift is moving upwards with increasing speed? (e.g. start of lift ascent) [9k-25]
is equal to the weight
is more than the weight
is less than the weight
When a lift is operating, the two main forces are the tension
in the cable, from the motor action, and the weight
of the lift car and people, due to gravity. Which of the following applies to the situation when the lift is moving upwards and slowing down? (e.g. as lift reaches top) [9k-26]
is equal to the weight
is more than the weight
is less than the weight
When a lift is operating, the two main forces are the tension
in the cable, from the motor action, and the weight
of the lift car and people, due to gravity. Which of the following applies to the situation when the lift is moving down with increasing speed? (e.g. as lift starts descent) [9k-27]
is equal to the weight
is more than the weight
is less than the weight
When a lift is operating, the two main forces are the tension
in the cable, from the motor action, and the weight
of the lift car and people, due to gravity. Which of the following applies to the situation when the lift is moving down and slowing down? (e.g. as lift reaches bottom) [9k-28]
is equal to the weight
is more than the weight
is less than the weight
A broken down bus is being towed along a road by a truck. Which force is represented on the diagram by F3 and F8? [9k-29]
A broken down bus is being towed along a road by a truck. Which force is represented on the diagram by F4 and F9? [9k-30]
A broken down bus is being towed along a road by a truck. Which force is represented on the diagram by F2 and F7? [9k-31]
A broken down bus is being towed along a road by a truck. Which force is represented on the diagram by F1 and F6? [9k-32]
A broken down bus is being towed along a road by a truck. Which force is represented on the diagram by F10? [9k-33]
A broken down bus is being towed along a road by a truck. Which force is represented by on the diagram F5? [9k-34]
Which graph represents speeding up? [9k-39]
Which graph represents a stationary object? [9k-40]
Which graph represents slowing down? [9k-41]
Which graph represents constant speed greater than zero? [9k-42]
[9k-43] The graph shows part of an urban car journey in terms of the distance the car has travelled in a certain time. Which describes the motion of the car from 20 to 40 seconds?
[9k-44] The graph shows part of an urban car journey in terms of the distance the car has travelled in a certain time. Which describes the motion of the car from 50 to 80 seconds?
[9k-45] The graph shows part of an urban car journey in terms of the distance the car has travelled in a certain time. Which describes the motion of the car from 0 to 20 seconds?
[9k-46] The graph shows part of an urban car journey in terms of the distance the car has travelled in a certain time. Which describes the motion of the car from 82 to 90 seconds?
[9k-47] The graph shows part of an urban car journey in terms of the distance the car has travelled in a certain time. What is the average speed of the car from 0 to 20 seconds?
[9k-48] The graph shows part of an urban car journey in terms of the distance the car has travelled in a certain time. What is the average speed of the car from 20 to 40 seconds?
[9k-49] The graph shows part of an urban car journey in terms of the distance the car has travelled in a certain time. What is the average speed of the car from 40 to 80 seconds?
[9k-50] The graph shows part of an urban car journey in terms of the distance the car has travelled in a certain time. What is the average speed of the car from 82 to 90 seconds?
[9k-51] The graph shows part of an urban car journey in terms of the distance the car has travelled in a certain time. How far has the car travelled between 0 and 25 seconds?
[9k-52] The graph shows part of an urban car journey in terms of the distance the car has travelled in a certain time. How far has the car travelled between 30 and 64 seconds?
[9k-53] The graph shows part of an urban car journey in terms of the distance the car has travelled in a certain time. How far has the car travelled between 52 and 64 seconds?
[9k-54] The graph shows part of an urban car journey in terms of the distance the car has travelled in a certain time. The graph shows part of an urban car journey in terms of the distance the car has travelled in a certain time.
[9k-55] The graph shows part of an urban car journey in terms of the distance the car has travelled in a certain time. The car engine produces the forward motion thrust force F1. Acting against this are the combined forces of (i) moving parts friction (including braking) and (ii) the drag from air resistance, giving a total force F2. In which time span is force F2 more than F1?
[9k-56] The graph shows part of an urban car journey in terms of the distance the car has travelled in a certain time. The car engine produces the forward motion thrust force F1. Acting against this are the combined forces of (i) moving parts friction (including braking) and (ii) the drag from air resistance, giving a total force F2. In which time span is force F1 equal to F2?
[9k-57] The graph shows part of an urban car journey in terms of the distance the car has travelled in a certain time. The car engine produces the forward motion thrust force F1. Acting against this are the combined forces of (i) moving parts friction (including braking) and (ii) the drag from air resistance, giving a total force F2. In which time span is force F1 more than F2?
[9k-58] The graph shows part of an urban car journey in terms of the distance the car has travelled in a certain time. The car engine produces the forward motion thrust force F1. Acting against this are the combined forces of (i) moving parts friction (including braking) and (ii) the drag from air resistance, giving a total force F2. In which time span are forces F1 and F2 both zero?
[9k-59] A cyclist is travelling at an average speed of 5 m/s.
[9k-60] A cyclist is travelling at an average speed of 10 m/s.
[9k-61] A cyclist is travelling at an average speed of 2.5 m/s.
[9k-62] A cyclist is travelling at an average speed of 6 m/s.
[9k-63] A racing car is travelling at an average speed of 20 m/s through a curvey section of the race track. How long will it take the driver to cover 600 m?
[9k-64] A racing car is travelling at an average speed of 40 m/s through a curvey section of the race track. How long will it take the driver to cover 1 km?
[9k-65] A racing car is travelling at an average speed of 60 m/s through a straight section of the race track. How long will it take the driver to cover 300 m?
[9k-66] A racing car is travelling at an average speed of 80 m/s through a straightish section of the race track. How long will it take the driver to cover 2 km?
[9k-67] A child is playing on a slide. Which statement is NOT true?
[9k-68] A child is playing on a slide. Which statement is NOT true?
[9k-69] A child is playing on a slide. Which statement is NOT true?
[9k-70] A child is playing on a slide. Which statement is NOT true?
Which is NOT true about the situation illustrated? [9k-79]
Which is NOT true about the situation illustrated? [9k-80]
Which is NOT true about the situation illustrated? [9k-81]
Which is NOT true about the situation illustrated? [9k-82]
Which of the following is NOT true? [9k-83]
Which of the following is NOT true? [9k-84]
Which of the following is NOT true? [9k-85]
Which of the following is NOT true? [9k-86]
The graph shows the comparative distance-time behaviour of a 500kg object dropped on the Earth, Jupiter and the Earth's Moon from a height of 20 000m. Some 'drops' may involve the use of a parachute. Which d-t graph line corresponds to dropping the object on Jupiter? [9k-87]
The graph shows the comparative distance-time behaviour of a 500kg object dropped on the Earth, Jupiter and the Earth's Moon from a height of 20 000m. Some 'drops' may involve the use of a parachute. Which d-t graph line corresponds to dropping the object on Earth without a parachute? [9k-88]
The graph shows the comparative distance-time behaviour of a 500kg object dropped on the Earth, Jupiter and the Earth's Moon from a height of 20 000m. Some 'drops' may involve the use of a parachute. Which d-t graph line corresponds to dropping the object on Earth with a parachute deployed on the way down? [9k-89]
The graph shows the comparative distance-time behaviour of a 500kg object dropped on the Earth, Jupiter and the Earth's Moon from a height of 20 000m. Some 'drops' may involve the use of a parachute. Which d-t graph line corresponds to dropping the object on the Moon without a parachute? [9k-90]
The graph shows the comparative distance-time behaviour of a 500kg object dropped on the Earth, Jupiter and the Earth's Moon from a height of 20 000m. Some 'drops' may involve the use of a parachute. Which d-t graph line corresponds to dropping the object on the Moon with a parachute? [9k-91]















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Which diagram (?) corresponds to when the acceleration is the greatest? [9k-120]
Which diagram (?) corresponds to when the parachutist first reaches a constant high speed? [9k-121]
Which diagram (?) corresponds to when moving at constant speed just before the parachute is opened? [9k-122]
Which diagram (?) corresponds to just after the parachute was opened? [9k-123]
Which diagram (?) corresponds to when the parachutist first reaches a low constant speed? [9k-124]
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