Paper 2 H - SAMPLE SET 1 Q8 Answers
8) A train travels from town A to town B.
Figure 14 shows the route taken by the train.
Figure 14 has been drawn to scale.
Figure 14 shows the route taken by the train.
Figure 14 has been drawn to scale.
8.1) The distance the train travels between A and B is not the same as the displacement of the train.
What is the difference between distance and displacement? [1 mark]
8.2) Use Figure 14 to determine the displacement of the train in travelling from A to B. Show how you obtain your answer. [2 marks]
What is the difference between distance and displacement? [1 mark]
8.2) Use Figure 14 to determine the displacement of the train in travelling from A to B. Show how you obtain your answer. [2 marks]
Displacement = _______________ km
Direction = __________________
Direction = __________________
8.3) There are places on the journey where the train accelerates without changing speed.
Explain how this can happen. [2 marks]
8.4) Figure 15 shows how the velocity of the train changes with time as the train travels along a straight section of the journey.
Explain how this can happen. [2 marks]
8.4) Figure 15 shows how the velocity of the train changes with time as the train travels along a straight section of the journey.
Estimate the distance travelled by the train along the section of the journey shown in Figure 15.
To gain full marks you must show how you worked out your answer. [3 marks]
To gain full marks you must show how you worked out your answer. [3 marks]
Distance = __________ m
(Total for Question 8 = 8 marks)