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Topic 2: Motion and forces

Quick questions on Acceleration and the equations of motion - Edexcel GCSE Physics

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A runner speeds up from 2 m/s2\,\text{m/s} to 8 m/s8\,\text{m/s} in 3 s3\,\text{s}. Calculate the acceleration. [2 marks]
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A ball is dropped from rest and falls for 2 s2\,\text{s}. Using g=10 m/s2g = 10\,\text{m/s}^2, calculate its velocity just before it lands. [2 marks]

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