Speed, Velocity & Acceleration — Exam Questions
Q1
easy2 marks
A car travels 150 m in 10 s. Calculate the average speed of the car.
Q2
medium3 marks
A cyclist accelerates from 2 m/s to 8 m/s in 3 seconds. Calculate the acceleration.
Q3
medium4 marks
Explain the difference between speed and velocity. Give an example where an object has constant speed but changing velocity.
Q4
hard5 marks
A train decelerates uniformly from 30 m/s to rest in 15 seconds. Calculate: (a) the deceleration, (b) the distance travelled while braking.