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ZIMSEC O-Level Physics

2.2Graphs of motion

Graphs of motion in ZIMSEC O-Level Physics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Form 3.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 2.2.1Plot, draw and interpret distance-time and speed-time graphs.
  2. 2.2.2Find speed and acceleration from the slope of a graph and distance from the area under a speed-time graph.

Lessons

  • Distance–time and speed–time graphs

    11 min

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Graphs of motion: sample question

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A distance-time graph for a runner is a straight line through the origin, reaching 240 m240\ \text{m} at 16 s16\ \text{s}. What is the runner's speed?

Answer in m/s.

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