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Linear motion and equations of motion

Question 1 of 10

Question 1 of 10

A body thrown vertically upwards has, at its highest point,

Question 2 of 10

Question 2 of 10

Deceleration is negative acceleration.

Question 3 of 10

Question 3 of 10

A car starts from rest and accelerates uniformly to 10 m/s in 6 s. It travels at this speed for 30 s, then decelerates uniformly to rest in 8 s. (a) Sketch the velocity–time graph. (b) Find the acceleration and the deceleration. (c) Find the total distance travelled. (d) Find the average speed for the journey.

Question 4 of 10

Question 4 of 10

The equation v = u + at applies to

Question 5 of 10

Question 5 of 10

A car starts with velocity 2 m/s and accelerates at 2 m/s² for 4 s. Find its final velocity.

Question 6 of 10

Question 6 of 10

A car accelerates uniformly from 5 m/s to 30 m/s in 5 s. Its acceleration is ___ m/s².

Question 7 of 10

Question 7 of 10

A stone is thrown vertically upwards at 30 m/s. Find the maximum height reached. (g = 10 m/s²)

Question 8 of 10

Question 8 of 10

A body moving with uniform velocity has

Question 9 of 10

Question 9 of 10

A car starts from rest and accelerates uniformly to 10 m/s in 5 s. It travels at this speed for 10 s, then decelerates uniformly to rest in 10 s. (a) Sketch the velocity–time graph. (b) Find the acceleration and the deceleration. (c) Find the total distance travelled. (d) Find the average speed for the journey.

Question 10 of 10

Question 10 of 10

A ball is dropped from a height of 125 m. How long does it take to reach the ground? (g = 10 m/s²)

Questions written by OtisamLMS in the style of the WASSCE. They are not WAEC past questions.