Physics 9702 · 12 Motion in a circle
12.1 Kinematics of uniform circular motion
Define the radian, understand angular speed, and relate linear and angular velocities.
- Questions
- 41
- Years
- 2015–2026
- Multiple choice
- 7
- Written answer
- 34
- Average marks
- 7.9
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| 2018 | – | 2 | – | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| 2016 | 1 | – | 2 | 3 |
| 2015 | – | 2 | 1 | 3 |
