(b) Movement and position
Movement and position links graphs, equations and practical methods so motion can be measured, calculated and explained from evidence reliably.
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Chance of appearing57%of analysed past papers
Latest appearanceNovember 2025
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Typical marks2–3
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- Graph interpretation
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- Calculation
- Data analysis
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November 2025Paper1P [] · TZ09(d)[ 3 ]1.9 Distance from velocity-time graphs
November 2025Paper1P [] · TZ09(c)[ 2 ]1.7 Velocity-time graphs
November 2025Paper1P [] · TZ09(b)[ 1 ]1.7 Velocity-time graphs
November 2025Paper1P [] · TZ09(a)[ 1 ]1.8 Acceleration from graph gradients
November 2025Paper1P [] · TZ02(a)[ 2 ]1.4 Average speed equation
Practice this topic
Coverage 2019–2025 · Updated 16 Jul 2026
1.3 Distance-time graphs
Plot and explain distance-time graphs
1.4 Average speed equation
Know and use average speed = distance moved ÷ time taken.
1.5 Motion practical
Practical: investigate the motion of everyday objects such as toy cars or tennis balls
1.6 Acceleration equation
Know and use acceleration = change in velocity ÷ time taken, a = (v − u) ÷ t.
1.7 Velocity-time graphs
Plot and explain velocity-time graphs
1.8 Acceleration from graph gradients
Determine acceleration from the gradient of a velocity-time graph
1.9 Distance from velocity-time graphs
Determine the distance travelled from the area between a velocity-time graph and the time axis
1.10 Final speed equation
Use (final speed)² = (initial speed)² + 2 × acceleration × distance moved, v² = u² + 2as.