EDEXCEL Maths A-Level - Mechanics
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In a displacement-time graph, how do you work out the distance? - CORRECT ANSWERS the
distance is the magnitude of the displacement
In a displacement-time graph, what does the gradient represent? - CORRECT ANSWERS the
gradient represents velocity
In a velocity-time graph, how do you work out the speed? - CORRECT ANSWERS the speed is
the magnitude of the velocity
In a velocity-time graph, what does the gradient represent? - CORRECT ANSWERS the gradient
represents acceleration
In a velocity-time graph, what does the area under the graph represent? - CORRECT ANSWERS
the area under the graph represents the displacement
If the direction of SUVAT is upward, what is the acceleration? - CORRECT ANSWERS positive
If the direction of SUVAT is downward, what is the acceleration? - CORRECT ANSWERS
negative
If you are finding the maximum height, the final velocity (V) is equal to . . . - CORRECT ANSWERS
V=0
If the object begins at rest, the initial velocity (U) is equal to . . . - CORRECT ANSWERS U=0
, What is the acceleration if an object is moving under gravity? - CORRECT ANSWERS A = 9.8
What equation relates resultant overall force, mass, and acceleration? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Force = Mass x Acceleration
If an object is in equilibrium at rest or has a constant velocity . . . - CORRECT ANSWERS its
horizontal components are equal
and
its vertical components are equal
If two particles are connected by a light inextensible string, what is true? - CORRECT ANSWERS
the string has no weight
and
the tension remains constant throughout
and
the acceleration is equal for all components
If a car and a trailer are connect by a light inextensible string, how do you work out tension? - CORRECT
ANSWERS consider the car and trailer as separate components
If a car and a trailer are connect by a light inextensible string, how do you work out acceleration or
driving force? - CORRECT ANSWERS consider the car and trailer as one system
If a person is stood in a lift, how do you work out tension and acceleration? - CORRECT ANSWERS
consider the system as a whole
Exam Questions and Answers (Most
Recent Version, Complete Study
In a displacement-time graph, how do you work out the distance? - CORRECT ANSWERS the
distance is the magnitude of the displacement
In a displacement-time graph, what does the gradient represent? - CORRECT ANSWERS the
gradient represents velocity
In a velocity-time graph, how do you work out the speed? - CORRECT ANSWERS the speed is
the magnitude of the velocity
In a velocity-time graph, what does the gradient represent? - CORRECT ANSWERS the gradient
represents acceleration
In a velocity-time graph, what does the area under the graph represent? - CORRECT ANSWERS
the area under the graph represents the displacement
If the direction of SUVAT is upward, what is the acceleration? - CORRECT ANSWERS positive
If the direction of SUVAT is downward, what is the acceleration? - CORRECT ANSWERS
negative
If you are finding the maximum height, the final velocity (V) is equal to . . . - CORRECT ANSWERS
V=0
If the object begins at rest, the initial velocity (U) is equal to . . . - CORRECT ANSWERS U=0
, What is the acceleration if an object is moving under gravity? - CORRECT ANSWERS A = 9.8
What equation relates resultant overall force, mass, and acceleration? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Force = Mass x Acceleration
If an object is in equilibrium at rest or has a constant velocity . . . - CORRECT ANSWERS its
horizontal components are equal
and
its vertical components are equal
If two particles are connected by a light inextensible string, what is true? - CORRECT ANSWERS
the string has no weight
and
the tension remains constant throughout
and
the acceleration is equal for all components
If a car and a trailer are connect by a light inextensible string, how do you work out tension? - CORRECT
ANSWERS consider the car and trailer as separate components
If a car and a trailer are connect by a light inextensible string, how do you work out acceleration or
driving force? - CORRECT ANSWERS consider the car and trailer as one system
If a person is stood in a lift, how do you work out tension and acceleration? - CORRECT ANSWERS
consider the system as a whole
