ECZ 2017 · GCE Paper 1 — Travel Graphs

The speed-time graph shows a 100 m sprinter who accelerates uniformly for 3 seconds until he reaches a speed of 12 m/s, maintains the speed for 7 seconds, then uniformly retards for a further 4 seconds and comes to a stop. Calculate the acceleration during the first 3 seconds.

Diagram for ECZ 2017 · GCE Paper 1
  • A. 3 m/s²
  • B. 12 m/s²
  • C. 4 m/s²
  • D. 36 m/s²

Verified working — step 1

Acceleration = change in speed ÷ time = 12 − 03= …

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