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CAIE IGCSE Physics: Speed from a Distance–Time Gradient Question Bank

Practise calculating speed from straight-line sections of distance-time graphs by choosing suitable points and using the gradient.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Physics 0625

Exam points

  • calculate speed from the gradient of a straight distance-time graph section
  • choose two clear points on a line or tangent before dividing distance by time
  • state that speed is represented by the gradient of a distance-time graph

1.2.6—Speed from the gradient of a question 1

[Maximum number: 2]

Fig. 1.1 is the distance-time graph for a moving car.

Fig. 1.1

Fig. 1.1

Determine:

the speed of the car at time t=15 st=15 \mathrm{~s}
speed = [2]

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