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Date November 2019 Marks available 1 Reference code 19N.1.SL.tz0.17
Level Standard Level Paper Paper 1 Time zone time zone 0
Command term Which Question number 17 Adapted from N/A

Question

The velocity–time graph below shows the performance of two sprinters. Which statement describes the sprinters at 1 second?

[Source: adapted from www.liacoseducationalmedia.com]

A. Sprinter A is moving faster than Sprinter B at 1 second.

B. Sprinter B is moving faster than Sprinter A at 1 second.

C. Sprinter A and Sprinter B are moving at the same velocity at 1 second.

D. Sprinter A and Sprinter B are not moving at 1 second.

Markscheme

B

Examiners report

[N/A]

Syllabus sections

Topic 4: Movement analysis » 4.3. Fundamentals of biomechanics » 4.3.2. Analyse velocity–time, distance–time and force– time graphs of sporting actions.
Topic 4: Movement analysis » 4.3. Fundamentals of biomechanics
Topic 4: Movement analysis

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