AP®︎ Calculus AB: Topic 4.2 Practice Test

Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 4.2 of AP Calculus AB – Straight-Line Motion: Connecting Position, Velocity, and Acceleration.


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Question 1 Easy

A particle moves along the y-axis. Its position at time tt is y(t)y(t). Which expression gives the acceleration of the particle at time tt?

Ay(t)t2\dfrac{y(t)}{t^2}
By′′(t)y''(t)
Cy′(t)t\dfrac{y'(t)}{t}
Dy′(t)y'(t)

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Explore the learning objectives taken directly from the College Board’s AP® Calculus AB Curriculum. Ensure you’re prepared for the exact topics covered on the AP® exam, in-class tests, and quizzes, and gain confidence in your mastery of the material.

Topic 4.2: Straight-Line Motion: Connecting Position, Velocity, and Acceleration

Learning Objective: CHA-3.B

Calculate rates of change in applied contexts.

Essential Knowledge: CHA-3.B.1

The derivative can be used to solve rectilinear motion problems involving position, speed, velocity, and acceleration.