OCR A Level Physics A
OCR A Level Physics A Motion Exam Questions
Free OCR A Level Physics A exam questions on Motion, with mark schemes. Covers kinematics, motion graphs, suvat equations, projectiles and stopping distances.
Motion exam questions
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OCR A Level Physics A H556 Flashcards (Anki & Quizlet)
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About OCR A Level Physics A Motion
This topic covers describing motion.
What you need to know
- Graphs Gradients and areas of s-t and v-t graphs.
- suvat Equations for constant acceleration.
- Projectiles Independent horizontal and vertical motion.
- Stopping distance Thinking and braking distance.
Common mistakes in Motion
- Using suvat for non-uniform acceleration.
- Mixing speed and velocity.
- Forgetting g acts only vertically.
Try three Motion exam-style questions
1. A ball falls from rest for 2.0 s. Find its speed. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
19.6 m s⁻¹.
2. State what the gradient of a v-t graph shows. (1 mark)
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Acceleration.
3. Explain why thinking distance increases with speed. (1 mark)
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The car travels further during the same reaction time.
Motion FAQs
What does Motion cover?
Kinematics, graphs, suvat and projectiles.
Which practical links here?
Determining g by free fall.
What affects braking distance?
Speed, road conditions, tyres and brakes.
Revise this topic with flashcards: OCR A Level Physics A H556 Flashcards, with mark scheme answers for Anki and Quizlet.
