Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) · Physics (1PH0)

Speed, acceleration and equations of motion: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Speed, acceleration and equations of motion.

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Question 1

1 mark

Which of the following physical quantities is a vector quantity?

Question 2

1 mark

A car of mass \(1200\text{ kg}\) is travelling at a constant velocity. A resultant force of \(3000\text{ N}\) is applied to the car in the direction of its motion. Calculate the acceleration of the car.

Question 3

1 mark

A rocket of mass \(2000\text{ kg}\) is launched vertically. Its engines produce a constant upward thrust of \(25000\text{ N}\). Calculate the acceleration of the rocket at the moment of launch.
(Assume \(g = 10\text{ N/kg}\))

Question 4

1 mark

A student observes a car moving along a straight road. The car travels a distance of \(450\text{ m}\) in a time of \(30\text{ s}\). Calculate the average speed of the car.

Question 5

1 mark

An object is moving in a circular path at a constant speed. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding its motion?

Question 6

2 marks

A car travels a distance of 1500 metres in 60 seconds. Calculate the average speed of the car.

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Question 7

3 marks

A runner accelerates from rest to a velocity of \(6\text{ m/s}\) in a time of \(3\text{ seconds}\). Calculate the acceleration of the runner.

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Question 8

6 marks

A resultant force of \(20\text{ N}\) acts on an object of mass \(4\text{ kg}\) for \(5\text{ seconds}\). Calculate the change in momentum of the object.

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Question 9

4 marks

A delivery van travels along a straight road. It travels at a constant speed of \(12\text{ m/s}\) for \(20\text{ seconds}\) and then accelerates uniformly to a speed of \(18\text{ m/s}\) over the next \(10\text{ seconds}\).

(a) Calculate the distance travelled by the van while it was moving at a constant speed.
(b) Calculate the acceleration of the van during the final \(10\text{ seconds}\).

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Question 10

5 marks

A ball is thrown vertically upwards with an initial velocity of \(15\text{ m/s}\). Ignore air resistance. Use \(g = 10\text{ m/s}^2\).

(a) Calculate the time it takes for the ball to reach its maximum height.
(b) Calculate the maximum height reached by the ball.
(c) Sketch a velocity-time graph for the ball from the moment it is thrown until it returns to its starting position. Describe the gradient of this graph.

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