WJEC A Level Physics
WJEC A Level Physics 1.2 Kinematics Exam Questions
Free WJEC A Level Physics exam questions on 1.2 Kinematics, with mark schemes. Covers displacement, velocity, acceleration, motion graphs, suvat equations and projectiles.
1.2 Kinematics exam questions
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About WJEC A Level Physics 1.2 Kinematics
This topic describes motion. Graph and projectile questions are common.
What you need to know
- Definitions Displacement, velocity and acceleration as vectors.
- Graphs Gradient of displacement-time gives velocity; area under velocity-time gives displacement.
- suvat Equations of motion for uniform acceleration.
- Projectiles Horizontal and vertical motion treated independently.
Common mistakes in 1.2 Kinematics
- Using suvat when acceleration is not constant.
- Mixing up distance and displacement.
- Giving horizontal velocity a vertical acceleration.
Try three 1.2 Kinematics exam-style questions
1. A ball is thrown horizontally at 8 m s⁻¹ from 5.0 m. Find the time to land. (2 marks)
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5.0 = ½ x 9.81 x t² (1); t = 1.01 s (1).
2. State what the area under a velocity-time graph represents. (1 mark)
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Displacement.
3. A car accelerates from rest at 2.0 m s⁻² for 6.0 s. Find its final velocity. (1 mark)
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12 m s⁻¹.
1.2 Kinematics FAQs
What does Kinematics cover?
Motion graphs, suvat and projectiles.
Which practical links here?
Measuring g by free fall.
Do I ignore air resistance?
Usually, unless the question says otherwise.
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