Displacement-time and velocity-time graphs past paper questions

Mechanics 9709 · Kinematics of motion in a straight line. Sketch and interpret motion graphs; gradients and areas, including total distance.

In Cambridge A Level Mechanics 9709, Displacement-time and velocity-time graphs came up in 25 of the 42 papers on Paperstreak, for about 4 marks a paper when it does. It last came up in October/November 2025.

Often set with Constant acceleration, Variable acceleration and calculus, Vertical motion and inclined planes.

26 questions, newest first

9709/42/O/N/25 Question 1 · 3 marks
9709/43/O/N/25 Question 1 · 3 marks
9709/41/M/J/25 Question 3 · 7 marks
9709/42/M/J/25 Question 4 parts (a) (b) · 8 marks
9709/43/M/J/25 Question 3 · 7 marks
9709/41/O/N/24 Question 4 parts (a) (c) · 4 marks
9709/42/O/N/24 Question 1 part (b) · 3 marks
9709/43/O/N/24 Question 6 part (b) · 3 marks
9709/41/M/J/24 Question 1 · 4 marks
9709/42/F/M/24 Question 1 · 5 marks
9709/41/O/N/23 Question 3 parts (a) (c) · 5 marks
9709/42/O/N/23 Question 7 part (b) · 3 marks
9709/41/M/J/23 Question 4 · 8 marks
9709/43/M/J/23 Question 6 parts (a) (b) · 5 marks
9709/41/M/J/22 Question 1 parts (b) (c) · 4 marks
9709/42/M/J/22 Question 4 part (c) · 3 marks
9709/43/M/J/22 Question 3 parts (a) (c) · 3 marks
9709/41/O/N/21 Question 6 part (b) · 3 marks
9709/42/O/N/21 Question 1 · 4 marks
9709/42/M/J/21 Question 7 part (b) · 2 marks
9709/43/M/J/21 Question 6 part (b) · 3 marks
9709/42/F/M/21 Question 4 parts (a) (b) · 3 marks
9709/42/O/N/20 Question 4 · 5 marks
9709/42/M/J/20 Question 1 parts (a) (b) · 4 marks
9709/42/M/J/20 Question 6 part (a) · 3 marks
9709/43/M/J/20 Question 4 part (a) · 1 mark

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