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9 Analysing motion
Unit 2 What do experiments reveal about the physical world?
Area of Study 1 How can motion be described and explained?
Topic 9 Analysing motion
Subtopic 9.2 Describing movement
Summary
© John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd Jacaranda Physics 1 VCE Units 1 and 2 Fourth Edition 1
Unit 2 AOS 1 Topic 9 Subtopic 9.2 Describing movement
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Practice exam questions

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Question 1
An object moves 15 m east in a time of 6.0 s. It pauses for an interval of 2.0 s then moves 7 m west in a
time of 2.0 s.
Which of the following best gives the magnitude of the average velocity? 1 mark
A. 2.75 m s−1
B. 2.20 m s−1
C. 1.0 m s−1
D. 0.80 m s−1
Question 2
An object changes its velocity from 6.0 m s−1 east to a velocity of 4.0 m s−1 west in a time interval
of 2.0 s.
Which of the following best describes the average acceleration? 1 mark
A. 1.0 m s−2 east
B. 3.0 m s−2 west
C. 5.0 m s−2 west
D. 5.0 m s−2 east
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Question 3
Consider the following four scenarios for the motion of an object.
P. Velocity is positive and acceleration is positive
Q. Velocity is positive and acceleration is negative
R. Velocity is negative and acceleration is positive
S. Velocity is negative and acceleration is negative
Which of the following best describes the two scenarios in which the speed of the object is
decreasing? 1 mark
A. P and Q
B. Q and R
C. P and R
D. P and S
Question 4
An object moves 4 m east then 7 m west. Take east as the positive direction.
What is the distance travelled? 1 mark
A. 3 m
B. −3 m
C. 11 m
D. −11 m
Question 5
An object moves 4 m east then 7 m west. Take east as the positive direction.
What is the displacement? 1 mark
A. 3 m
B. −3 m
C. 11 m
D. −11 m
Question 6
An object moves 30 m north then 40 m east in a total time of 5.0 s. What is the average speed? 1 mark
A. 6 m s−1
B. 8 m s−1
C. −14 m s−1
D. 14 m s−1
Question 7
An object moving in a straight line has an initial displacement of +12 m followed by one of −20 m. The
time interval is 4.0 s.
Calculate the average velocity. 2 marks
Question 8
An object travels at a constant velocity of 20 m s−1 north-west for 2.0 minutes.
Calculate the displacement. 2 marks
Question 9
An object, moving in a straight line, speeds up from 4.0 m s−1 to 18 m s−1 in 2.0 s
What is the acceleration? 1 mark
A. 2.0 m s−2
B. 7.0 m s−2
C. 9.0 m s−2
D. 11 m s−2
Question 10
Starting at rest, an object accelerates forward at 10 m s−2 for 4.0 s.
What is the final speed? 1 mark
A. 40 m s−1
B. 20 m s−1
C. 2.5 m s−1
D. 1.25 m s−1
Question 11
A driver applies the brakes and brings his car to rest, losing speed at a steady rate.
What is the acceleration? 1 mark
A. constant positive
B. decreasing positive
C. decreasing negative
D. constant negative
Question 12
A car is moving around a circular track at a constant speed.
Is the car accelerating or not? Explain your answer. 2 marks
Question 13
A car, moving in a straight line at 10 m s−1 , slows down and comes to rest in a time of 5.0 s.
Calculate the average acceleration of the car. 2 marks

Subtopic 9.3 Analysing motion graphically
Summary
Unit 2 AOS 1 Topic 9 Subtopic 9.3 Analysing motion graphically

Question 1
x (m)
10
0 t (s)
2 4
Referring to the position–time graph, which of the following best gives the magnitude of the average
velocity? 1 mark
−1
A. 2.0 m s
B. 2.25 m s−1
C. 2.5 m s−1
D. 3.0 m s−1
Question 2
Consider the velocity–time graph given.
v (m s−1)
0 t (s)
1 2 3 4 5
Which of the following best gives the displacement in the first 2.0 seconds? 1 mark
A. 16 m
B. 12 m
C. 8.0 m
D. 4.0 m
Question 3
The velocity–time graph shows an idealized motion for an object.
v (m s−1)
0
2 4 6 t (s)
−2
−4
Calculate the total displacement for the first 4.0 s. 3 marks
Question 4
Position (m)
A B
4
C
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 Time (s)
−2
D
Referring to the position–time (x–t) graph, what is the displacement after 3.0 s? 1 mark
A. 4 m
B. 2 m
C. 1 m
D. 0 m
Question 5
Position (m)
A B
4
C
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 Time (s)
−2
D
Referring to the position–time (x–t) graph, what is the average velocity during the first two
seconds? 1 mark
A. 4 m s−1
B. 2 m s−1
C. 1 m s−1
D. 0 m s−1
Question 6
Position (m)
A B
4
C
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 Time (s)
−2
D
Referring to the position–time (x–t) graph, what is the average velocity during the interval from t = 2 s to
t = 3 s? 1 mark
A. 4 m s−1
B. 2 m s−1
C. 1 m s−1
D. 0 m s−1
Question 7
Position (m)
A B
4
C
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 Time (s)
−2
D
Referring to the position–time (x−t) graph, what is the instantaneous velocity at the time t = 4 s? Explain
your answer. 2 marks
Question 8
Position (m)
A B
4
C
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 Time (s)
−2
D
Referring to the position–time (x−t) graph, during which one-second time interval (e.g. 0−1 s, 1−2 s, etc.)
does the maximum positive instantaneous velocity occur? Explain your answer. 2 marks
Question 9
Consider the velocity–time (v–t) graph shown.
v (m)
0
1 2 3 4 t (s)
−3
−6
What is the acceleration at time t = 1.0 s? 1 mark

A. 6.0 m s−2
B. 3.0 m s−2
C. 2.0 m s−2
D. 0
Question 10
v (m)
0
1 2 3 4 t (s)
−3
−6
What is the acceleration at time t = 3.0 s? 1 mark

A. 6.0 m s−2
B. 0
C. −2.0 m s−2
D. −6.0 m s−2
Question 11
v (m)
0
1 2 3 4 t (s)
−3
−6
What is the displacement from time t = 0 to t = 2.0 s? 1 mark

A. 18 m
B. 12 m
C. 6 m
D. 3 m
Question 12
Consider the velocity−time (v−t) graph shown.
v (m)
0
1 2 3 4 t (s)
−3
−6
Calculate the displacement for the interval t = 2 s to t = 4 s. Show your working. 3 marks
Question 13
Consider the velocity−time (v−t) graph shown.
v (m)
0
1 2 3 4 t (s)
−3
−6
Find the average velocity for the first 3.0 s of the motion. (t = 0 to t = 3 s). Show working. 3 marks

Subtopic 9.4 Equations for constant acceleration
Summary
My notes
Unit 2 AOS 1 Topic 9 Subtopic 9.4 Equations for constant acceleration

Question 1
An object has an initial velocity of 5.0 m s−1 . It then accelerates at 2.0 m s−2 for a time of 4.0 s.
Which of the following best gives the final velocity? 1 mark
A. 13 m s−1
B. 18 m s−1
C. 21 m s−1
D. 28 m s−1
Question 2
An object accelerates from 3.0 m s−1 to 9.0 m s−1 and covers a distance of 24 m.
Which of the following best gives the time taken? 1 mark
A. 10 s
B. 8.0 s
C. 6.0 s
D. 4.0 s
Question 3
An object starts from rest and accelerates at 5.0 m s−2 for a time of 4.0 s.
Which of the following best gives the displacement? 1 mark
A. 10 m
B. 20 m
C. 30 m
D. 40 m
Question 4
An object has initial velocity of 6.0 m s−1 and accelerates at 4.0 m s−2 for a displacement of 15 m.
Which of the following best gives the final velocity? 1 mark
A. 12.5 m s−1
B. 25.0 m s−1
C. 36.0 m s−1
D. 120 m s−1
Question 5
An object has initial velocity 10 m s−1 . It is then subject to an acceleration of −5.0 m s−2 for a time interval
of 6.0 s.
Which of the following best describes the displacement of the object in this interval? 1 mark
A. 60 m
B. 30 m
C. −30 m
D. −90 m
Question 6 (9 marks)
An object has an initial velocity of 6.0 m s−1 . It then accelerates at a constant rate for 4.0 s, reaching a final
velocity of 14 m s−1 .
a. What is the magnitude of the acceleration? 1 mark
b. What is the displacement? 2 marks
c. What is the average velocity? 1 mark
d. While travelling at 14 m s−1 the object is then subjected to a constant braking effect that brings it to rest in
a distance of 24.5 m.
What is the acceleration while braking? 3 marks
e. While travelling at 14 m s−1 the object is then subjected to a constant braking effect that brings it to rest in
a distance of 24.5 m.
What is the time taken for the object to come to rest? 2 marks
Question 7
An object, initially moving at 4.0 m s−1 , accelerates at 3.0 m s−2 for a time interval of 2.0 s. What is the
displacement? 1 mark
A. 6 m
B. 12 m
C. 14 m
D. 20 m
Question 8
An object accelerates from a speed of 3.0 m s−1 to a speed of 9.0 m s−1 in a time interval of 4.0 s What is the
displacement? 1 mark
A. 12 m
B. 18 m
C. 24 m
D. 48 m
Question 9
An object, initially moving at 3.0 m s−1 , accelerates at 4.0 m s−2 for a time interval of 5.0 s. What is the final
speed? 1 mark
−1
A. 23 m s
B. 20 m s−1
C. 17 m s−1
D. 13 m s−1
Question 10
A car is moving at 20 m s−1 in a straight line. It then brakes smoothly to a stop in a displacement of 40 m.
Calculate the acceleration of the car. 2 marks
Question 11
A small ball is projected vertically upward with an unspecified initial velocity. The acceleration of the ball
is 9.8 m s−2 vertically downward. The ball reaches its highest point after 2.0 s.
Calculate the maximum height reached. Show working. (Hint: Can be found using just one
equation) 3 marks
Answers and marking guide

9.2 Describing movement
Question 1
Correct Answer is D
Δx
v=
Δt
15 − 7
=
6+2+2
8
=
10
= 0.8 m s−1
Question 2
Correct Answer is C
Take east as positive.
Δv
a=
Δt
−4 − 6
=
2
−10
=
2
= −5.0 m s−2
= 5.0 m s−2 west
Question 3
Correct Answer is B
Both Q and R have the acceleration opposing the initial velocity, so decreasing the magnitude of the
velocity.
Question 4
Correct Answer is C
Distance is total path length without direction.
Question 5
Correct Answer is B
Δx = +4 − 7
= −3 i.e 3 m west
Question 6
Correct Answer is D
Distance
Speed =
Time
70
=
5
= 14 m s−1
Speed is always positive.
Question 7
Total displacement = +12 − 20
= −8 m [1 mark]
displacement
Average velocity =
time
−8
=
4
= −2 m s−1 [1 mark, for the magnitude AND sign]
Question 8
Δx = v𝛼v Δt
= 20 × 2 × 60 [1 mark]
= 2400 m north-west [1 mark]
Question 9
Correct Answer is B
Δv
a=
Δt
18 − 4
=
2
14
=
2
= 7.0 m s−2
Question 10
Correct Answer is A
Δv = aΔt
= 10 × 4
= 40 m s−1
Question 11
Correct Answer is D
Decreasing, hence negative; steady rate, so constant.
Question 12
Yes, the car is accelerating [1 mark]
A change in direction (or change in magnitude) of velocity requires an acceleration [1 mark]
Question 13
Δx
a=
Δt
0 − 10
=
5
−10
= [1 mark]
5
= −7.0 m s−2 [1 mark]
9.3 Analysing motion graphically

Question 1
Correct Answer is A
v = gradient
Δx
=
Δt
10 − 2
=
4
8
=
4
= 2.0 m s−1
Question 2
Correct Answer is C
Δ x = area
1
= base × height
2
= 0.5 × 2.0 × 8
= 8.0 m
Question 3
s = area under graph for 2 seconds + area under the graph for next 2 seconds
1
First 2s: s = × 2 × 6
2
= 6 m [1mark]
Next 2s: s = 2 × −2
= −4 m [1 mark]
Total: s = 6 − 4
= +2 m [1 mark]
Question 4
Correct Answer is A
4m
Reading the x value from graph at t = 3 s.
Question 5
Correct Answer is B
Δx
vav =
Δt
4
=
2
= 2 m s−1
Question 6
Correct Answer is D
Velocity = gradient = 0 since graph is horizontal.
Question 7
vinst = gradient
Δx
=
Δt
−4
= [1mark]
2
= −2 m s−1 [1mark]
Δx x
Note: the velocity is not 0; v equals not
Δt t
Question 8
It occurs in the interval 4 to 5 s (just after t = 4.5 s). [1 mark]
Maximum instantaneous velocity occurs where the gradient of the curve has a maximum
positive gradient. This occurs just after t = 4.5 s [1 mark]
Question 9
Correct Answer is D
The gradient of the v-t graph is 0.
Question 10
Correct Answer is D
The acceleration is constant from t = 2 s to t = 4 s, hence,
ΔV
a=
Δt
−6
=
1
= −6.0 m s−2
Question 11
Correct Answer is B
Δ x = vΔt
=6×2
= 12 m
Question 12
From t = 2 s to t = 3 s, for the triangular area:
Δ x = vΔt
1
= ×6×1
2
= 3 m [1 mark]
From t = 3 s to t = 4 s:
Δ x = vΔt
1
= ×6×1
2
= −3 m [1 mark]
Total displacement = 3 − 3
= 0 [1 mark]
Question 13
Total displacement = area of rectangle + area of triangle [1 mark]

1
⇒ Δx = 6 × 2 + ×6×1
2
= 12 + 3
= 15 m [1mark]
Δx
⇒ vav =
Δt
15
=
3
= 5 m s−1 [1mark]
9.4 Equations for constant acceleration

Question 1
Correct Answer is A
v = u + at
=5+2×4
= 13 m s−1
Question 2
Correct Answer is D
2s
t=
(u + v)
2 × 24
=
(3 + 9)
= 4.0 s
Question 3
Correct Answer is D
1
s = ut + at2
2
1
= 0 + × 5 × 42
2
= 40 m
Question 4
Correct Answer is A
v2 = u2 + 2as
⇒ v2 = 62 + 2 × 4 × 15
= 36 + 120
= 156
⇒ v = 12.5 m s−1
Question 5
Correct Answer is C
1
s = ut + at2
2
1
= 10 × 6 + × −5 × 62
2
= 60 − 90
= −30 m
Question 6
a. What is the magnitude of the acceleration?
v−u
a=
t
14 − 6
=
4
= 2.0 m s−1 [1 mark]
b. What is the displacement?
1
s = (u + v) t
2
1
= × 20 × 4 [1mark]
2
= 40 m [1mark]
c. What is the average velocity?
1
v = (u + v)
2
1
= × 20
2
= 10 m s−1 [1 mark]
d. While travelling at 14 m s−1 the object is then subjected to a constant braking effect that brings it to rest
in a distance of 24.5 m.
What is the acceleration while braking?
v2 = u2 + 2as and v − 0 [1 mark]
⇒ 0 = 142 + 2a × 24.5 [1 mark]
142
⇒a=−
49
= −4.0 m s−2 [1 mark]
e. While travelling at 14 m s−1 the object is then subjected to a constant braking effect that brings it to rest
in a distance of 24.5 m.
What is the time taken for the object to come to rest?
2s
t=
u+v
2 × 24.5
= [1 mark]
14 + 0
49
=
14
= 3.5 s [1 mark]
Question 7
Correct Answer is C
1
s = ut + at2
2
3 × 22
=4×2+
2
= 8 + 16
= 14 m
Question 8
Correct Answer is C
1
s = (u + v) t
2
(3 + 9) × 4
=
2
= 24 m
Question 9
Correct Answer is A
v = u + at
=3+4×5
= 23 m s−1
Question 10
v2 = u2 + 2as
v2 − u2
⇒a=
2s
0 − 202
= [1 mark for substitution]
2 × 40
= −5 m s−2 [1 mark for sign and magnitude]
Question 11
In this case v = 0 and a = −9.8 m s−2 . [1 mark]
1
⇒ s = vt − at2
2
1
= 0 − (−9.8) × 22 [1 mark]
2
⇒ s = 19.6 m [1 mark]

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