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Motion — Paper 1 · IGCSE Physical Science 0652

P1.2· 31 questions · 31 marks · 37 min · 2005–2024· Multiple choice

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Question 1: The graph represents part of the journey of a car. 30 speed m / s 20 10 0 0 10 20 30 40 time / s What distance does the car travel during t…Question 2: A man crosses a road 8.0 m wide at a speed of 2.0 m / s. movement of man man 8.0 m How long does the man take to cross the road? A 4.0 s B …Question 3: A car travels along the route PQRST in 30 minutes. S 5 km Q 10 km T 5 km 10 km R P What is the average speed of the car? A 10 km / hour B 2…1 / 12
Question 4: Four students try to explain what is meant by acceleration. Which student makes a correct statement? A It is related to the changing speed …Question 5: A car travels at various speeds during a short journey. The table shows the distances travelled and the time taken during each of four stag…Question 6: A car accelerates from traffic lights. The graph shows the car’s speed plotted against time. speed m / s 20 0 0 10 time / s How far does th…2 / 12
Question 7: The graph shows the speed of a bicycle and the speed of a car during the first minute after they start to move. car speed bicycle 0 0 1 tim…Question 8: The diagram shows the change in speed of a car with time. speed m / s X 0 0 time / s Which is the correct description of the motion of the …3 / 12
Question 9: The diagram shows the change in speed of a car with time. speed m / s X 0 0 time / s Which is the correct description of the motion of the …Question 10: The speed / time graph shows the motion of a cyclist during a short journey. 6 speed m / s 4 2 0 0 10 20 30 40 time / s How far does the cy…4 / 12
Question 11: A train travels along a track from Aytown to Beetown. The map shows the route the train takes. Aytown Beetown The distance travelled by the…Question 12: The speed / time graph shows the motion of a cyclist during a short journey. 6 speed m / s 4 2 0 0 10 20 30 40 time / s How far does the cy…5 / 12
Question 13: A train travels along a track from Aytown to Beetown. The map shows the route the train takes. Aytown Beetown The distance travelled by the…Question 14: A car accelerates uniformly from rest. It then travels at constant speed for a certain time and finally it stops suddenly. Which diagram re…6 / 12
Question 15: A car accelerates uniformly from rest. It then travels at constant speed for a certain time and finally it stops suddenly. Which diagram re…Question 16: The speed / time graph shows the motion of a car during 40 seconds. 20 speed m / s 10 0 0 10 20 30 40 time / s What is the total distance t…Question 17: The speed / time graph shows the motion of a car during 40 seconds. 20 speed m / s 10 0 0 10 20 30 40 time / s What is the total distance t…7 / 12
Question 18: A stone is dropped from the top of a building. It falls until it hits the ground. Which graph shows how the speed of the stone changes with…Question 19: A stone is dropped from the top of a building. It falls until it hits the ground. Which graph shows how the speed of the stone changes with…Question 20: The speed-time graph represents the motion of a car. 20 speed m / s 10 0 0 20 40 60 80 time / s What is the total distance travelled by the…8 / 12
Question 21: The speed-time graph represents the motion of a car. 20 speed m / s 10 0 0 20 40 60 80 time / s What is the total distance travelled by the…Question 22: The diagram shows the speed-time graph for a vehicle. Two sections are labelled P and Q. speed Q P 0 0 time Which row describes the motion …9 / 12
Question 23: The diagram shows the speed-time graph for a vehicle. Two sections are labelled P and Q. speed Q P 0 0 time Which row describes the motion …Question 24: The graph shows how the speed of a car changes with time during the first 5.0 s of a journey. 20 speed m / s 0 0 5.0 time / s What is the d…Question 25: The diagram shows a speed-time graph for a bus. At which labelled point is the bus moving with constant speed? speed B A C D 0 0 time10 / 12
Question 26: What does the gradient of a speed–time graph show? A acceleration B average speed C final speed D distance travelledQuestion 27: The diagrams show two distance–time graphs and two speed–time graphs. Which graph represents an object moving with uniform, non-zero accele…Question 28: The speed–time graph shown is for a bus as it travels from one bus stop to the next. 14 12 speed m / s 10 8 6 4 2 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 …11 / 12
Question 29: The diagram shows a speed–time graph for a bus. At which labelled point is the bus moving with constant speed? speed B A C D 0 0 timeQuestion 30: The diagram shows a speed–time graph for a bus. At which labelled point is the bus moving with constant speed? speed B A C D 0 0 timeQuestion 31: A ball falls through the air. The air resistance acting on the ball increases. What happens when the air resistance becomes equal to the we…12 / 12

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Q1 · The graph represents part of the journey of a car 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2005

22 The graph represents part of the journey of a car. 30 speed m / s 20 10 0 0 10 20 30 40 time / s What distance does the car travel during this part of the journey? A 150 m B 300 m C 600 m D 1200 m

1 marks

Answer: B

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Q2 · A man crosses a road 8.0 m wide at a speed of 2.0 m / s 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2005

23 A man crosses a road 8.0 m wide at a speed of 2.0 m / s. movement of man man 8.0 m How long does the man take to cross the road? A 4.0 s B 6.0 s C 10 s D 16 s

1 marks

Answer: A

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Q3 · A car travels along the route PQRST in 30 minutes 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2006

22 A car travels along the route PQRST in 30 minutes. S 5 km Q 10 km T 5 km 10 km R P What is the average speed of the car? A 10 km / hour B 20 km / hour C 30 km / hour D 60 km / hour

1 marks

Answer: D

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Q4 · Four students try to explain what is meant by acceleration 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2007

22 Four students try to explain what is meant by acceleration. Which student makes a correct statement? A It is related to the changing speed of an object. B It is the distance an object travels in one second. C It is the force acting on an object divided by the distance it travels in one second. D It is the force acting on an object when it is near to the Earth.

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Answer: A

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Q5 · A car travels at various speeds during a short journey 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2008

22 A car travels at various speeds during a short journey. The table shows the distances travelled and the time taken during each of four stages P, Q, R and S. stage P Q R S distance travelled / km 1.8 3.6 2.7 2.7 time taken / minutes 2 2 4 3 During which two stages is the car travelling at the same speed? A P and Q B P and S C Q and R D R and S

1 marks

Answer: B

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Q6 · A car accelerates from traffic lights 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2009

22 A car accelerates from traffic lights. The graph shows the car’s speed plotted against time. speed m / s 20 0 0 10 time / s How far does the car travel before it reaches a constant speed? A 10 m B 20 m C 100 m D 200 m

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Answer: C

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Q7 · The graph shows the speed of a bicycle and the speed of a car during the first minute… 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2010

22 The graph shows the speed of a bicycle and the speed of a car during the first minute after they start to move. car speed bicycle 0 0 1 time / minutes Compared with the car, the bicycle A has a greater initial maximum acceleration. B has a greater steady speed. C reaches its steady speed later than the car. D travels further.

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Answer: A

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Q8 · The diagram shows the change in speed of a car with time 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2011

22 The diagram shows the change in speed of a car with time. speed m / s X 0 0 time / s Which is the correct description of the motion of the car at point X? A It is moving at a constant speed. B It is moving at a decreasing speed. C It is moving at an increasing speed. D It is not moving.

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Answer: C

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Q9 · The diagram shows the change in speed of a car with time 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2011

21 The diagram shows the change in speed of a car with time. speed m / s X 0 0 time / s Which is the correct description of the motion of the car at point X? A It is moving at a constant speed. B It is moving at a decreasing speed. C It is moving at an increasing speed. D It is not moving.

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Answer: C

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Q10 · The speed / time graph shows the motion of a cyclist during a short journey 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2013

22 The speed / time graph shows the motion of a cyclist during a short journey. 6 speed m / s 4 2 0 0 10 20 30 40 time / s How far does the cyclist travel while at constant speed? A 30 m B 120 m C 165 m D 210 m

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Answer: B

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Q11 · A train travels along a track from Aytown to Beetown 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2013

23 A train travels along a track from Aytown to Beetown. The map shows the route the train takes. Aytown Beetown The distance travelled by the train between the towns is 210 km. It moves at an average speed of 70 km / h. How long does the journey take? A less than 210 70 hours B 70 hours exactly 210 C 210 hours exactly 7 0 D 210 hours more than 7 0

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Answer: C

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Q12 · The speed / time graph shows the motion of a cyclist during a short journey 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2013

22 The speed / time graph shows the motion of a cyclist during a short journey. 6 speed m / s 4 2 0 0 10 20 30 40 time / s How far does the cyclist travel while at constant speed? A 30 m B 120 m C 165 m D 210 m

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Answer: B

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Q13 · A train travels along a track from Aytown to Beetown 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2013

23 A train travels along a track from Aytown to Beetown. The map shows the route the train takes. Aytown Beetown The distance travelled by the train between the towns is 210 km. It moves at an average speed of 70 km / h. How long does the journey take? A less than 210 70 hours B 70 hours exactly 210 C 210 hours exactly 7 0 D 210 hours more than 7 0

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Answer: C

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Q14 · A car accelerates uniformly from rest 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2014

22 A car accelerates uniformly from rest. It then travels at constant speed for a certain time and finally it stops suddenly. Which diagram represents the speed / time graph for the motion of the car? A B speed speed 0 0 0 time 0 time C D speed speed 0 0 0 time 0 time

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Answer: B

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Q15 · A car accelerates uniformly from rest 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2014

22 A car accelerates uniformly from rest. It then travels at constant speed for a certain time and finally it stops suddenly. Which diagram represents the speed / time graph for the motion of the car? A B speed speed 0 0 0 time 0 time C D speed speed 0 0 0 time 0 time

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Answer: B

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Q16 · The speed / time graph shows the motion of a car during 40 seconds 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2015

22 The speed / time graph shows the motion of a car during 40 seconds. 20 speed m / s 10 0 0 10 20 30 40 time / s What is the total distance travelled by the car in this time? A 400 m B 700 m C 800 m D 1000 m

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Answer: B

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Q17 · The speed / time graph shows the motion of a car during 40 seconds 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2015

22 The speed / time graph shows the motion of a car during 40 seconds. 20 speed m / s 10 0 0 10 20 30 40 time / s What is the total distance travelled by the car in this time? A 400 m B 700 m C 800 m D 1000 m

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Answer: B

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Q18 · A stone is dropped from the top of a building 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2016

22 A stone is dropped from the top of a building. It falls until it hits the ground. Which graph shows how the speed of the stone changes with time? Ignore air resistance. A B C D speed speed speed speed 0 0 0 0 0 time 0 time 0 time 0 time

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Answer: C

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Q19 · A stone is dropped from the top of a building 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2016

22 A stone is dropped from the top of a building. It falls until it hits the ground. Which graph shows how the speed of the stone changes with time? Ignore air resistance. A B C D speed speed speed speed 0 0 0 0 0 time 0 time 0 time 0 time

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Answer: C

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Q20 · The speed-time graph represents the motion of a car 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2017

22 The speed-time graph represents the motion of a car. 20 speed m / s 10 0 0 20 40 60 80 time / s What is the total distance travelled by the car in 80 seconds? A 100 m B 800 m C 1200 m D 1600 m

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Answer: B

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Q21 · The speed-time graph represents the motion of a car 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2017

22 The speed-time graph represents the motion of a car. 20 speed m / s 10 0 0 20 40 60 80 time / s What is the total distance travelled by the car in 80 seconds? A 100 m B 800 m C 1200 m D 1600 m

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Answer: B

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Q22 · The diagram shows the speed-time graph for a vehicle 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2018

22 The diagram shows the speed-time graph for a vehicle. Two sections are labelled P and Q. speed Q P 0 0 time Which row describes the motion of the vehicle? section P section Q A moving with at rest changing speed B moving with moving with changing speed constant speed C moving with at rest constant speed D moving with moving with constant speed constant speed

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Answer: B

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Q23 · The diagram shows the speed-time graph for a vehicle 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2018

22 The diagram shows the speed-time graph for a vehicle. Two sections are labelled P and Q. speed Q P 0 0 time Which row describes the motion of the vehicle? section P section Q A moving with at rest changing speed B moving with moving with changing speed constant speed C moving with at rest constant speed D moving with moving with constant speed constant speed

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Answer: B

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Q24 · The graph shows how the speed of a car changes with time during the first 5.0 s of a… 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2019

22 The graph shows how the speed of a car changes with time during the first 5.0 s of a journey. 20 speed m / s 0 0 5.0 time / s What is the distance travelled by the car during the 5.0 s? A 0.25 m B 4.0 m C 50 m D 100 m

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Answer: C

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Q25 · The diagram shows a speed-time graph for a bus 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2019

22 The diagram shows a speed-time graph for a bus. At which labelled point is the bus moving with constant speed? speed B A C D 0 0 time

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Answer: B

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Q26 · What does the gradient of a speed–time graph show? 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2020

22 What does the gradient of a speed–time graph show? A acceleration B average speed C final speed D distance travelled

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Answer: A

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Q27 · The diagrams show two distance–time graphs and two speed–time graphs 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2021

21 The diagrams show two distance–time graphs and two speed–time graphs. Which graph represents an object moving with uniform, non-zero acceleration? A B distance distance 0 0 0 time 0 time C D speed speed 0 0 0 time 0 time

1 marks

Answer: C

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Q28 · The speed–time graph shown is for a bus as it travels from one bus stop to the next 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2022

21 The speed–time graph shown is for a bus as it travels from one bus stop to the next. 14 12 speed m / s 10 8 6 4 2 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 time / s What is the distance between the two bus stops? A 120 m B 600 m C 780 m D 960 m

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Answer: C

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Q29 · The diagram shows a speed–time graph for a bus 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2023

22 The diagram shows a speed–time graph for a bus. At which labelled point is the bus moving with constant speed? speed B A C D 0 0 time

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Answer: B

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Q30 · The diagram shows a speed–time graph for a bus 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2023

22 The diagram shows a speed–time graph for a bus. At which labelled point is the bus moving with constant speed? speed B A C D 0 0 time

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Answer: B

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Q31 · A ball falls through the air 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2024

21 A ball falls through the air. The air resistance acting on the ball increases. What happens when the air resistance becomes equal to the weight of the ball? A The ball accelerates downwards. B The ball accelerates upwards. C The ball moves at constant speed. D The ball stops moving.

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Answer: C

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