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CAPE Physics Unit 1 · May/June 2026 · Paper 2 · Question 1(a)(i)

State what is meant by the term 'scientific notation'.

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  1. 1(a)(ii)Complete the table by inserting the missing quantities, unit names and unit symbols for the given SI base units.[4 marks]
  2. 1(b)Use the information from Figure 1 to plot a graph of velocity, v, against time, t, to show the motion of the elevator on the grid provided in Figure 2, clearly…[9 marks]
  3. 1(c)(i)Calculate the constant braking acceleration of the sports car.[7 marks]
  4. 1(c)(ii)Determine the time taken for the sports car to decrease in speed.[4 marks]
  5. 1(d)(i)State TWO similarities between friction and drag.[2 marks]
  6. 1(d)(ii)Outline ONE difference between friction and drag.[2 marks]

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