IB skill practice

Interpret motion graph gradients and areas

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 4

Velocity-time gradient

A velocity-time graph for a fieldwork motion sensor log rises linearly from \(5\,\text{m s}^{-1}\) to \(15\,\text{m s}^{-1}\) over \(5\,\text{s}\). Calculate the acceleration. Enter the numerical result and choose the interpretation that matches the physics meaning.

Worked practice: physics data and result

Read the physical quantities first, then calculate the result and state what it means.