ECZ 2021 · GCE Paper 1 — Travel Graphs

From the speed-time graph, the car travels at 18m/suntil the 13th second and then decelerates at 3m/s² until it comes to rest after t seconds. Find the value of t.

Diagram for ECZ 2021 · GCE Paper 1
  • A. 6 s
  • B. 16 s
  • C. 19 s
  • D. 22 s

Verified working — step 1

The final stage loses 18 m/sat 3 m/s², which takes 18 ÷ 3 = 6 seconds. That stage begins at 13 seconds, so t = 13 + 6 = …

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