IAL Frequently Asked Multiple Choice

Edexcel
Physics
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Mechanics and Materials
1
Part
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
PA RT 1

Vectors and Scalars Kinematic Equation Newtons Law

1 3 5

2 4 6

Motion Graphs Resolving vectors and Terminal Velocity

Adding Forces
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
PA RT 2

Moments GE and PE Momentum

7 9 11 13

8 10 12

Stress-strain SI Units Power and Work Upthrust

MOTION 1 Jan 2022
GRAPHS

A student walks for 6 seconds. The displacement-time graph for the student is shown.
Which row of the table shows the final displacement and velocity of the student?

Displacement / m Velocity / ms-1

A 2.0 0.5
B 3.0 0.5
C 5.0 2.0
D 3.0 2.0
MOTION 1 Jan 2022
GRAPHS

A student walks for 6 seconds. The displacement-time graph for the student is shown.
Which row of the table shows the final displacement and velocity of the student?

Displacement / m Velocity / ms-1

A 2.0 0.5
B 3.0 0.5
C 5.0 2.0
D 3.0 2.0

A (B is incorrect because final displacement is measured from 0, not −1; C is incorrect because
displacement is not the area between the line and the t axis, and velocity is 3 m ÷ 6 s, not 6 m ÷ 3 s; D
in incorrect because velocity is 3 m ÷ 6 s, not 6 m ÷ 3 s)
MOTION 2 Jan 2022
GRAPHS
The velocity-time graph for a particle is shown.
Which of the following is the displacement-time graph for this particle?
MOTION 2 Jan 2022
GRAPHS
The velocity-time graph for a particle is shown.
Which of the following is the displacement-time graph for this particle?

A (B is incorrect because the velocity is

always zero; C is incorrect because the
velocity is always positive; D in incorrect
because velocity is zero except for a very
short time.)
MOTION 3 Oct 2021
GRAPHS
Graphs can be used to represent the motion of an object.
Which row in the table gives a quantity plotted on the y‐axis and the
corresponding quantity represented by the gradient of the graph?

Quantity plotted on y-axis Gradient of graph

A Displacement Acceleration
B Velocity Acceleration
C Acceleration Velocity
D Acceleration Displacement
MOTION 3 Oct 2021
GRAPHS
Graphs can be used to represent the motion of an object.
Which row in the table gives a quantity plotted on the y‐axis and the
corresponding quantity represented by the gradient of the graph?

Quantity plotted on y-axis Gradient of graph

A Displacement Acceleration
B Velocity Acceleration
C Acceleration Velocity
D Acceleration Displacement B (A is incorrect because gradient is
velocity, not acceleration; C is incorrect
because gradient is rate of change of
acceleration, not velocity; D is incorrect
because gradient is rate of change of
acceleration, not displacement)
MOTION 4 June 2021
GRAPHS
A constant forward force acts on a car. The car accelerates along a straight road. After a while, the speed
of the car reaches a constant value. Which graph shows the variation of acceleration with time for the car?
MOTION 4 June 2021
GRAPHS
A constant forward force acts on a car. The car accelerates along a straight road. After a while, the speed
of the car reaches a constant value. Which graph shows the variation of acceleration with time for the car?
MOTION 5 Jan 2021
GRAPHS
The graph shows how the acceleration a of an object varies with time t.
Which of the following graphs shows how the velocity v of the object varies with t?
MOTION 5 Jan 2021
GRAPHS
The graph shows how the acceleration a of an object varies with time t.
Which of the following graphs shows how the velocity v of the object varies with t?

D (A is incorrect because the acceleration is not positive; B is incorrect because the acceleration is
decreasing; C is incorrect because the acceleration is constant)
MOTION 6 Jan 2021
GRAPHS
A student measures the time t taken for a ball bearing to fall different measured distances s from rest. The
student uses his measurements to plot a graph with a gradient equal to the acceleration due to gravity g.
Which row of the table shows a graph with a gradient equal to g?

y-axis x-axis
A s t2
B 2s t2
C t2 s
D t2 2s
MOTION 6 Jan 2021
GRAPHS
A student measures the time t taken for a ball bearing to fall different measured distances s from rest. The
student uses his measurements to plot a graph with a gradient equal to the acceleration due to gravity g.
Which row of the table shows a graph with a gradient equal to g?

y-axis x-axis
A s t2
B 2s t2
C t2 s
D t2 2s

B (A is incorrect because the graph would have a gradient of g/2; C is incorrect because the graph
would have a gradient of 2/g; D is incorrect because the graph would have a gradient of 1/g)
MOTION 7 Oct 2020
GRAPHS
The velocity-time graph for the motion of a ball is shown. Which of the following correctly describes the
motion of the ball?

A The ball is dropped and rebounds to its original position.

B The ball is dropped and rebounds to a lower position.
C The ball is thrown upwards and is caught at its original position.
D The ball is thrown upwards and is caught at a higher position.
MOTION 7 Oct 2020
GRAPHS
The velocity-time graph for the motion of a ball is shown. Which of the following correctly describes the
motion of the ball?

B (A is not the correct answer as areas above

and below time axis not equal; C is not the
correct answer as graph starts from zero; D is
not the correct answer as graph starts from
zero

A The ball is dropped and rebounds to its original position.

B The ball is dropped and rebounds to a lower position.
C The ball is thrown upwards and is caught at its original position.
D The ball is thrown upwards and is caught at a higher position.
MOTION 8 Oct 2021
GRAPHS
Which of the following graphs of displacement against time could represent the motion of the ball?
MOTION 8 Oct 2021
GRAPHS
Which of the following graphs of displacement against time could represent the motion of the ball?

C (A is not the correct answer as no indication

in Q9 of extremely high velocity required to
change displacement apparently instantly; B is
not the correct answer as lines straight,
indicating no change in velocity; D is not the
correct answer as lines straight, indicating no
change in velocity)
MOTION 9 Jan 2020
GRAPHS
Two objects P and Q are at the same position at time t = 0 s. The graphs show how the velocity v varies
with time t for each object.
Which of the following statements describes the positions of P
and Q at t = 4 s?

A P and Q are both at the initial position.

B P and Q are the same distance from the initial position.
C P is further from the initial position than Q.
D Q is further from the initial position than P.
MOTION 9 Jan 2020
GRAPHS
Two objects P and Q are at the same position at time t = 0 s. The graphs show how the velocity v varies
with time t for each object.
Which of the following statements describes the positions of P
and Q at t = 4 s?

A P and Q are both at the initial position.

B P and Q are the same distance from the initial position.
C P is further from the initial position than Q.
D Q is further from the initial position than P.

D (A is not the correct answer as the areas under the two graphs are not both zero.; B is not the correct answer as
the areas under the two graphs are not equal.; C is not the correct answer as P is at the initial position.)
MOTION 10 Jan 2020
GRAPHS
The students suggested possible explanations for the decrease in gradient of the graph. Which explanation
could be a reason for the gradient of the graph decreasing?
Some students were shown a velocity-time graph for the motion of an object falling through a
liquid.

A The drag force increases.

B The gravitational force increases.
C The temperature of the liquid increases.
D The upthrust on the object decreases.
MOTION 10 Jan 2020
GRAPHS
The students suggested possible explanations for the decrease in gradient of the graph. Which explanation
could be a reason for the gradient of the graph decreasing?
Some students were shown a velocity-time graph for the motion of an object falling through a
liquid.

A The drag force increases.

B The gravitational force increases.
C The temperature of the liquid increases.
D The upthrust on the object decreases.

A (B is not the correct answer as the gravitational force does not increase.; C is not the
correct answer as an increase in temperature would reduce the viscosity which would not
account for a decrease in acceleration.; D is not the correct answer as the upthrust depends
on the density of the fluid and the volume of the sphere, neither of which changes.)
MOTION 11 June 2019
GRAPHS
A model rocket is launched and moves vertically upwards while still burning fuel to give a constant upwards thrust.
The fuel runs out, and the rocket reaches the maximum height at time T before falling back to the ground. Which of
the following graphs could show how the acceleration a of the rocket varies with time t, if the decrease in mass as the
fuel burns is neglected?
MOTION 11 June 2019
GRAPHS
A model rocket is launched and moves vertically upwards while still burning fuel to give a constant upwards thrust.
The fuel runs out, and the rocket reaches the maximum height at time T before falling back to the ground. Which of
the following graphs could show how the acceleration a of the rocket varies with time t, if the decrease in mass as the
fuel burns is neglected?

C as the acceleration is
positive while the fuel is still
burning. It then becomes
negative, while still travelling
upwards, as the only forces
acting on it are downwards
(weight and drag).
VECTORS AND 1 Jan 2022
SCALARS
Physical quantities may be vectors or scalars. Which row of the table is correct?

Force Mass Acceleration

A Scalar Vector Scalar
B Scalar Scalar Vector
C Vector Vector Scalar
D Vector Scalar Vector
VECTORS AND 1 Jan 2022
SCALARS
Physical quantities may be vectors or scalars. Which row of the table is correct?

Force Mass Acceleration

A Scalar Vector Scalar
B Scalar Scalar Vector
C Vector Vector Scalar
D Vector Scalar Vector

D (A is not the correct answer because mass is a scalar and force and acceleration are vectors; B is not the correct
answer because force is a vector; C is not the correct answer because mass is a scalar and acceleration is a vector)
VECTORS AND 2 June 2021
SCALARS
Which of the following is a scalar quantity?

A Weight
B Momentum
C Terminal velocity
D Kinetic energy
VECTORS AND 2 June 2021
SCALARS
Which of the following is a scalar quantity?

A Weight
B Momentum
C Terminal velocity
D Kinetic energy

D (A is incorrect because weight is a force, which is a vector; B is incorrect because momentum is a vector; C is
incorrect because velocity is a vector)
VECTORS AND 3 Jan 2021
SCALARS
Which of the following is a vector quantity?

A Density
B Kinetic energy
C Momentum
D Viscosity
VECTORS AND 3 Jan 2021
SCALARS
Which of the following is a vector quantity?

A Density
B Kinetic energy
C Momentum
D Viscosity

C (A is incorrect because density is not a vector; B is incorrect because kinetic energy is not a vector; D is
incorrect because viscosity is not a vector)
VECTORS AND 4 Oct 2020
SCALARS
Which of the following units is only used with vector quantities?

A J
B m
C N
D W
VECTORS AND 4 Oct 2020
SCALARS
Which of the following units is only used with vector quantities?

A J
B m
C N
D W

C (A is not the correct answer as joules are used for energy, a scalar; B is not the correct answer as metres are used
for distance, a scalar; D is not the correct answer as watts are used for power, a scalar)
VECTORS AND 5 June 2019
SCALARS
Quantities in physics are classified as either vectors or scalars. Which of the following units could only be
used for a scalar quantity?

A m s-1
B m s-2
C kg m s-2
D kg m-3
VECTORS AND 5 June 2019
SCALARS
Quantities in physics are classified as either vectors or scalars. Which of the following units could only be
used for a scalar quantity?

A m s-1
B m s-2
C kg m s-2
D kg m-3

D because kg m-3 is the unit for density (scalar)

RESOLVING VECTORS
AND ADDING FORCES 1 Jan 2022

The diagram shows a student during a parachute jump on a windy day. The vertical component of her
velocity is 5.0 ms−1. The horizontal component of her velocity is 8.0 ms −1. She descends at an angle θ to the
vertical.
Which row of the table gives expressions for the magnitude and angle of the
student’s resultant velocity?
RESOLVING VECTORS
AND ADDING FORCES 1 Jan 2022

The diagram shows a student during a parachute jump on a windy day. The vertical component of her
velocity is 5.0 ms−1. The horizontal component of her velocity is 8.0 ms −1. She descends at an angle θ to the
vertical.
Which row of the table gives expressions for the magnitude and angle of the
student’s resultant velocity?

C (A is incorrect because the magnitude is

the sum of the squares not the difference; B
is incorrect because the magnitude is the sum
of the squares not the difference and a
tangent is required for the angle, not a sine.;
D is incorrect because a tangent is required
for the angle, not a sine.)
RESOLVING VECTORS
AND ADDING FORCES 2 Oct 2021

A tennis ball is moving through the air. The diagram shows the horizontal and vertical components of its
velocity.
Which of the following expressions gives the magnitude of the
velocity in ms–1?
RESOLVING VECTORS
AND ADDING FORCES 2 Oct 2021

A tennis ball is moving through the air. The diagram shows the horizontal and vertical components of its
velocity.
Which of the following expressions gives the magnitude of the
velocity in ms–1?

C (A is incorrect because 13.2/answer = cos

22.6°, not sin 22.6°; B is incorrect because
13.2/answer = cos 22.6°, not sin 22.6°, and
the equation has been incorrectly transposed.;
D is incorrect because although 5.5/answer =
sin 22.6° the equation has been incorrectly
transposed.
RESOLVING VECTORS
AND ADDING FORCES 3 Oct 2021

A block of wood is stationary on a frictionless ramp as shown. The block is held in place by a string. The
weight of the block is W. The force applied to the block by the string is F.
A triangle of forces can be used to determine the magnitude and direction of the
normal contact force N acting on the block. Which of the following triangles is
correct?
RESOLVING VECTORS
AND ADDING FORCES 3 Oct 2021

A block of wood is stationary on a frictionless ramp as shown. The block is held in place by a string. The
weight of the block is W. The force applied to the block by the string is F.
A triangle of forces can be used to determine the magnitude and direction of the
normal contact force N acting on the block. Which of the following triangles is
correct?

A (B is incorrect because N is in the wrong

direction; C is incorrect because the wrong
diagonal has been used; D is incorrect
because the wrong diagonal has been used)
RESOLVING VECTORS
AND ADDING FORCES 4 Oct 2021

The diagram shows a rocket of mass m accelerating upwards with acceleration a. The diagram represents the
forces acting on the rocket
Which of the following equations gives the value of D?
RESOLVING VECTORS
AND ADDING FORCES 4 Oct 2021

The diagram shows a rocket of mass m accelerating upwards with acceleration a. The diagram represents the
forces acting on the rocket
Which of the following equations gives the value of D?

D (A is incorrect because mg has the wrong

direction; B is incorrect because mg and ma
have the wrong directions; C is incorrect
because ma has the wrong direction)
RESOLVING VECTORS
AND ADDING FORCES 5 June 2021

Two objects with the same initial speed fall from the same height in a vacuum chamber, as shown. The
arrows in the diagram show initial directions of travel of the objects.
Which of the following quantities are not
the same for both objects?
A The accelerations of the objects during the fall.
B The velocities of the objects as they reach the floor.
C The increase in the speeds of the objects during the fall.
D The kinetic energies of the objects as they reach the floor.
RESOLVING VECTORS
AND ADDING FORCES 5 June 2021

Two objects with the same initial speed fall from the same height in a vacuum chamber, as shown. The
arrows in the diagram show initial directions of travel of the objects.
Which of the following quantities are not
the same for both objects?
A The accelerations of the objects during the fall.
B The velocities of the objects as they reach the floor.
C The increase in the speeds of the objects during the fall.
D The kinetic energies of the objects as they reach the floor.

B (A is incorrect because the acceleration is g which has constant magnitude

and direction; C is incorrect because the objects gain the same k.e. for the same
drop height; D is incorrect because both objects start with the same k.e. and
gain the same k.e.)
RESOLVING VECTORS
AND ADDING FORCES 6 June 2021

Two forces F1 and F2 act on an object, as shown.

Which of the following is a correctly drawn scaled vector diagram for
the resultant R of the forces F1 and F2 ?
RESOLVING VECTORS
AND ADDING FORCES 6 June 2021

Two forces F1 and F2 act on an object, as shown.

Which of the following is a correctly drawn scaled vector diagram for
the resultant R of the forces F1 and F2 ?
RESOLVING VECTORS
AND ADDING FORCES 7 Oct 2020

Two forces P and Q act on an object as shown.

Which of the following is a correctly drawn, scaled, vector diagram for
the resultant R of forces P and Q?
RESOLVING VECTORS
AND ADDING FORCES 7 Oct 2020

Two forces P and Q act on an object as shown.

Which of the following is a correctly drawn, scaled, vector diagram for
the resultant R of forces P and Q?

D (A is not the correct answer as R has the wrong direction; B is

not the correct answer as R has the wrong direction; C is not the
correct answer as R is along the wrong diagonal)
RESOLVING VECTORS
AND ADDING FORCES 8 Jan 2020

The diagrams below show the velocity of an object before and after a force is applied. The magnitude of the
velocity did not change.
Which of the following arrows represents the direction of the change in
velocity?
RESOLVING VECTORS
AND ADDING FORCES 8 Jan 2020

The diagrams below show the velocity of an object before and after a force is applied. The magnitude of the
velocity did not change.
Which of the following arrows represents the direction of the change in
velocity?

B (A is not the correct answer as the magnitude of the final velocity would be greater and a little less to the right.; C
is not the correct answer as the final velocity would be greater and to the left of the original velocity.; D is not the
correct answer as the final velocity would be similar to C, but more to the left and of a lesser magnitude.)
RESOLVING VECTORS
AND ADDING FORCES 9 June 2019

A student walked 12km on a bearing of 135o and then walked 20km on a bearing of 340o as shown.

Which of the following could represent the final displacement of the

student from his starting point?
RESOLVING VECTORS
AND ADDING FORCES 9 June 2019

A student walked 12km on a bearing of 135o and then walked 20km on a bearing of 340o as shown.

Which of the following could represent the final displacement of the

student from his starting point?
RESOLVING VECTORS
AND ADDING FORCES 10 June 2019

Which of the following is a vector quantity?

A Work done
B Time
C Temperature
D Displacement
RESOLVING VECTORS
AND ADDING FORCES 10 June 2019

Which of the following is a vector quantity?

A Work done
B Time
C Temperature
D Displacement
KINEMATIC 1 Jan 2022
EQUATION
An object on the Moon falls a vertical distance of 0.32 m, from rest, in a time of 0.63 s. Which of the
following expressions gives the acceleration due to gravity on the Moon in ms −2?
KINEMATIC 1 Jan 2022
EQUATION
An object on the Moon falls a vertical distance of 0.32 m, from rest, in a time of 0.63 s. Which of the
following expressions gives the acceleration due to gravity on the Moon in ms −2?
C because rearranging the second formula below by changing the
subject to ’a’, we can get the answer in the multiple choice. (Hint:
Since u=0 so ut=0)
KINEMATIC 2 Oct 2021
EQUATION
A ball bearing falls vertically from rest through a distance of 50 cm in a time of 0.32 s. Which expression
gives the acceleration of the ball bearing in ms –2?
KINEMATIC 2 Oct 2021
EQUATION
A ball bearing falls vertically from rest through a distance of 50 cm in a time of 0.32 s. Which expression
gives the acceleration of the ball bearing in ms –2?

A (B is incorrect because the distance has not been doubled and the
time has not been squared; C is incorrect because the distance is in the
wrong unit; D is incorrect because the distance is in the wrong unit,
has not been doubled and the time has not been squared)
KINEMATIC 3 Jan 2021
EQUATION
A car is moving towards a stop sign at a speed of 25 m s −1. The driver applies the brakes 20 m before the sign
and decelerates uniformly to rest just before the sign. Which of the following gives the magnitude of the car’s
deceleration in ms−2?
KINEMATIC 3 Jan 2021
EQUATION
A car is moving towards a stop sign at a speed of 25 m s −1. The driver applies the brakes 20 m before the sign
and decelerates uniformly to rest just before the sign. Which of the following gives the magnitude of the car’s
deceleration in ms−2?

C (A is incorrect because the velocity should be squared; B is

incorrect because the displacement should be doubled and the velocity
squared; D is incorrect because the displacement should be doubled)
KINEMATIC 4 Oct 2020
EQUATION
A car travels north with a velocity of +50 ms −1. While still travelling north, the car slows to a velocity of +20
ms−1. Which of the following is the change of velocity of the car?

A +30 m s-1
B -30 m s-1
C +70 m s-1
D -70 m s-1
KINEMATIC 4 Oct 2020
EQUATION
A car travels north with a velocity of +50 ms −1. While still travelling north, the car slows to a velocity of +20
ms−1. Which of the following is the change of velocity of the car?

A +30 m s-1 B (A is not the correct answer as this would give a final velocity of 80
B -30 m s-1 m s-1 N ;C is not the correct answer as this would give a final velocity
C +70 m s-1 of 120 m s-1 N ;D is not the correct answer as this would give a final
D -70 m s-1 velocity of 20 m s-1 S)
KINEMATIC 5 Oct 2020
EQUATION
A student used a falling sphere to determine the acceleration of free-fall g. The sphere was released from rest.
Which two quantities would require the fewest measurements to be taken in order to determine g?

A Displacement and initial velocity

B Displacement and time
C Final velocity and displacement
D Final velocity and time
KINEMATIC 5 Oct 2020
EQUATION
A student used a falling sphere to determine the acceleration of free-fall g. The sphere was released from rest.
Which two quantities would require the fewest measurements to be taken in order to determine g?

A Displacement and initial velocity

B (A, C & D is not the correct answer as a velocity requires two
B Displacement and time
measurements)
C Final velocity and displacement
D Final velocity and time
KINEMATIC 6 Jan 2020
EQUATION
A ball of mass m is projected vertically upwards. An air resistance F acts on the ball at all times. Which of the
following equations would apply to the ball as it is travelling upwards?

A mg − F=0
B mg+F=0
C mg − F = ma
D mg+F=ma
KINEMATIC 6 Jan 2020
EQUATION
A ball of mass m is projected vertically upwards. An air resistance F acts on the ball at all times. Which of the
following equations would apply to the ball as it is travelling upwards?

A mg − F=0 D (A is not the correct answer as the velocity is not constant at all
B mg+F=0
times.; B is not the correct answer as the velocity is still not
C mg − F = ma
D mg+F=ma constant at all times.; C is not the correct answer as the air
resistance does not act in the opposite direction to gravity when an
object travels upwards.)
KINEMATIC 7 Jan 2020
EQUATION
A ball is travelling horizontally at a speed of 7.0 ms −1. The ball hits a vertical wall and rebounds along its
initial path at a speed of 5.0ms−1. The ball has an acceleration of 300 ms−2 while in contact with the wall.
Which of the following expressions gives the time of contact t between the ball and the wall?
KINEMATIC 7 Jan 2020
EQUATION
A ball is travelling horizontally at a speed of 7.0 ms −1. The ball hits a vertical wall and rebounds along its
initial path at a speed of 5.0ms−1. The ball has an acceleration of 300 ms−2 while in contact with the wall.
Which of the following expressions gives the time of contact t between the ball and the wall?

A (B is not the correct answer as the change in velocity is not 2 m

s-1.; C is not the correct answer as it gives a negative time, and the
collision takes a positive amount of time.; D is not the correct
answer for the same reason that B is not.)
KINEMATIC 8 June 2019
EQUATION
A ball rolls off a table with horizontal velocity of 1.2 ms -1. The ball takes 0.9s to reach the ground and lands a
distance s from the table as shown. Which of the following expressions could be used to determine the value
of s in metres?
KINEMATIC 8 June 2019
EQUATION
A ball rolls off a table with horizontal velocity of 1.2 ms -1. The ball takes 0.9s to reach the ground and lands a
distance s from the table as shown. Which of the following expressions could be used to determine the value
of s in metres?

B as s = vt and s = 1.2 × 0.9

KINEMATIC 9 June 2019
EQUATION
A lift moves upwards from rest with an acceleration a. A student of mass 70 kg standing in the lift exerts a
force of 800N on the floor of the lift. Which of the following expressions could be used to determine a?

A 70g = 70a
B 800 = 70a
C 800 – 70g = 70a
D 70g – 800 = 70a
KINEMATIC 9 June 2019
EQUATION
A lift moves upwards from rest with an acceleration a. A student of mass 70 kg standing in the lift exerts a
force of 800N on the floor of the lift. Which of the following expressions could be used to determine a?

A 70g = 70a C because taking upwards as positive, force of floor

B 800 = 70a of lift on student - weight of student = mass ×
C 800 – 70g = 70a acceleration 800 - 70g = 70a
D 70g – 800 = 70a
KINEMATIC 10 Jan 2019
EQUATION
A ball is thrown vertically upwards. Which row of the table correctly describes the magnitude of the initial
acceleration of the ball and the magnitude of the acceleration when it is at its maximum height?

Initial acceleration Acceleration at maximum height

A 0 9.81 ms-2
B 9.81 ms-2 0
C 9.81 ms-2 9.81 ms-2
D 0 0
KINEMATIC 10 Jan 2019
EQUATION
A ball is thrown vertically upwards. Which row of the table correctly describes the magnitude of the initial
acceleration of the ball and the magnitude of the acceleration when it is at its maximum height?

Initial acceleration Acceleration at maximum height

A 0 9.81 ms-2
B 9.81 ms-2 0
C 9.81 ms-2 9.81 ms-2
D 0 0

C is the correct answer as there is always an acceleration of 9.81 ms 2

TERMINAL 1 Jan 2022
VELOCITY
The graph shows how terminal velocity varies with mass for small spheres of equal diameter falling through
a viscous liquid.
Which of the following describes the gradient of the graph for a liquid of greater viscosity?

A A greater gradient
B A smaller gradient
C A variable gradient
D The same gradient
TERMINAL 1 Jan 2022
VELOCITY
The graph shows how terminal velocity varies with mass for small spheres of equal diameter falling through
a viscous liquid.
Which of the following describes the gradient of the graph for a liquid of greater viscosity?

A A greater gradient
B A smaller gradient
C A variable gradient
D The same gradient

B (A is incorrect because a greater viscosity would reduce terminal velocity

giving a lower gradient; C is incorrect because because a greater viscosity
would reduce terminal velocity giving a lower gradient; D is incorrect
because a greater viscosity would reduce terminal velocity giving a lower
gradient)
TERMINAL 2 Oct 2021
VELOCITY
A student measured the terminal velocity of different objects as they fell through a liquid. The student used
the measurements and Stokes’ Law to calculate the viscosity of the liquid. For which of the following
conditions does Stokes’ Law apply?

A spherical objects and laminar flow

B spherical objects and low viscosity
C cylindrical objects and laminar flow
D cylindrical objects and low viscosity
TERMINAL 2 Oct 2021
VELOCITY
A student measured the terminal velocity of different objects as they fell through a liquid. The student used
the measurements and Stokes’ Law to calculate the viscosity of the liquid. For which of the following
conditions does Stokes’ Law apply?

A spherical objects and laminar flow A ( B is incorrect because low viscosity is not a condition; C is
B spherical objects and low viscosity incorrect because cylindrical object is not a condition; D is
C cylindrical objects and laminar flow incorrect because neither cylindrical object nor low viscosity are
D cylindrical objects and low viscosity conditions)
TERMINAL 3 Jan 2021
VELOCITY
A student determines the terminal velocity of a ball bearing as it falls through oil. He releases the ball bearing
at point V and measures the time taken for it to fall a measured distance.

Which two points should he use for the measured distance?

A V and Y
B W and Y
C X and Y
D W and Z
TERMINAL 3 Jan 2021
VELOCITY
A student determines the terminal velocity of a ball bearing as it falls through oil. He releases the ball bearing
at point V and measures the time taken for it to fall a measured distance.

Which two points should he use for the measured distance?

A V and Y
B W and Y
C X and Y
D W and Z

C (A is incorrect because the ball bearing is not in the oil at V; B is incorrect

because the ball bearing has not reached terminal velocity at W; D is incorrect
because the ball bearing has not reached terminal velocity at W)
TERMINAL 4 June 2019
VELOCITY
A sample of sea water is collected using a beaker. The sample contains some particles of sand which settle at
the bottom of the beaker. Which of the following would result in a decrease in the time taken for the sand to
settle?

A Smaller particles of sand

B Lower temperature of these a water
C Smaller terminal velocity of sand particles
D Lower viscosity of these a water
TERMINAL 4 June 2019
VELOCITY
A sample of sea water is collected using a beaker. The sample contains some particles of sand which settle at
the bottom of the beaker. Which of the following would result in a decrease in the time taken for the sand to
settle?

A Smaller particles of sand D (A is not the correct answer as smaller particles of sand
B Lower temperature of these a water have a lower terminal velocity so take longer to reach the
C Smaller terminal velocity of sand particles bottom of the beaker; B is not the correct answer as a lower
D Lower viscosity of these a water temperature would increase the viscosity and increase the
time taken for the particles to reach the bottom of the
beaker (lower terminal velocity); C is not the correct
answer as the sand particles take longer to reach the bottom
of the beaker with a smaller terminal velocity)
TERMINAL 5 Jan 2019
VELOCITY
Stokes’ law can be used to determine the frictional force on an object moving through a fluid. To which of the
following would Stokes’ law best apply?

A A large sphere moving quickly through a fluid.

B A large sphere moving slowly through a fluid.
C A small sphere moving quickly through a fluid.
D A small sphere moving slowly through a fluid.
TERMINAL 5 Jan 2019
VELOCITY
Stokes’ law can be used to determine the frictional force on an object moving through a fluid. To which of the
following would Stokes’ law best apply?

A A large sphere moving quickly through a fluid. D (A is not the correct answer as Stokes’ Law does not
B A large sphere moving slowly through a fluid. apply to large spheres moving quickly through a fluid; B
C A small sphere moving quickly through a fluid. is not the correct answer as Stokes’ Law does not apply to
D A small sphere moving slowly through a fluid. large spheres; C is not the correct answer as Stokes’ Law
does not apply to spheres moving quickly through a fluid)
NEWTON’S 1 Jan 2022
LAW

A person is pushing a trolley at a constant velocity. The floor exerts a force P on the person, the person exerts
a force Q on the trolley. The trolley exerts a force R on the person and the total drag force on the trolley is S.
Which pair of forces is a Newton's Third Law pair?

A P and R
B Q and R
C Q and S
D P and S
NEWTON’S 1 Jan 2022
LAW

A person is pushing a trolley at a constant velocity. The floor exerts a force P on the person, the person exerts
a force Q on the trolley. The trolley exerts a force R on the person and the total drag force on the trolley is S.
Which pair of forces is a Newton's Third Law pair?

A P and R B (A is incorrect because force P and R act on the same

B Q and R object; C is incorrect because force Q and S act on the
C Q and S same object; D is incorrect because forces P and S are not
D P and S the same type of force.)
NEWTON’S 2 Oct 2021
LAW

A massive star exerts a gravitational force Fstar on a small distant planet. The planet exerts a gravitational
force Fplanet on the star. Which row of the table is correct?

Magnitude of forces Direction of forces

A Fplanet < Fstar Opposite
B Fplanet < Fstar The same
C Fplanet = Fstar Opposite
D Fplanet = Fstar The same
NEWTON’S 2 Oct 2021
LAW

A massive star exerts a gravitational force Fstar on a small distant planet. The planet exerts a gravitational
force Fplanet on the star. Which row of the table is correct?

Magnitude of forces Direction of forces C (A is incorrect because magnitudes are equal; B

A Fplanet < Fstar Opposite is incorrect because magnitudes are equal and
B Fplanet < Fstar The same directions are opposite; D is incorrect because
C Fplanet = Fstar Opposite directions are opposite)
D Fplanet = Fstar The same
NEWTON’S 3 June 2021
LAW

A van travels along a straight, horizontal road at a constant velocity. Which of the following statements is
correct?

A The frictional force of the road on the tyres can be ignored.

B The frictional force of the road on the tyres is equal to the resultant force on the van.
C The frictional force of the road on the tyres is in the direction of motion of the van.
D The frictional force of the road on the tyres is in the opposite direction to the motion
of the van.
NEWTON’S 3 June 2021
LAW

A van travels along a straight, horizontal road at a constant velocity. Which of the following statements is
correct?

A The frictional force of the road on the tyres can be ignored.

B The frictional force of the road on the tyres is equal to the resultant force on the van.
C The frictional force of the road on the tyres is in the direction of motion of the van.
D The frictional force of the road on the tyres is in the opposite direction to the motion
of the van.

C (A is incorrect because the frictional force from the road is the driving force; B is incorrect because a
drag force is also acting; D is incorrect because the frictional force from the road is the driving force)
NEWTON’S 4 Jan 2021
LAW

Which of the following statements is not correct for a Newton’s 3rd Law pair of forces?

A The forces act in opposite directions.

B The forces act on the same body.
C The forces are of the same type.
D The forces have the same magnitude.
NEWTON’S 4 Jan 2021
LAW

Which of the following statements is not correct for a Newton’s 3rd Law pair of forces?

A The forces act in opposite directions.

B The forces act on the same body.
C The forces are of the same type.
D The forces have the same magnitude.

B (A is incorrect because the forces do act in opposite directions; C is incorrect because the forces are
of the same type; D is incorrect because the forces do have the same magnitude)
NEWTON’S 5 Oct 2020
LAW

A box was placed at the top of a ramp and released. The free-body force diagram for the box as it moved
down the ramp at a constant velocity is shown.
Which two forces acting on the box have, according to Newton’s third law, corresponding forces acting on
the ramp?

A F and D
B F and R
C W and D
D W and R
NEWTON’S 5 Oct 2020
LAW

A box was placed at the top of a ramp and released. The free-body force diagram for the box as it moved
down the ramp at a constant velocity is shown.
Which two forces acting on the box have, according to Newton’s third law, corresponding forces acting on
the ramp?

A F and D
B F and R
C W and D
D W and R

B (A is not the correct answer as D has corresponding force on

the air; C is not the correct answer as W has corresponding force
on the planet and D has corresponding force on the air; D is not
the correct answer as W has corresponding force on the planet)
NEWTON’S 6 June 2019
LAW

Once in orbit above the Earth’s atmosphere, the engines on a space rocket are switched off. Which row of the
table correctly states the resulting motion of the rocket and the law explaining this motion?

Motion of rocket Explanation

A Uniform velocity Newton’s 2nd law
B Uniform velocity Newton’s 3rd law
C Changing velocity Necessary 2nd law
D Changing velocity Newton’s 3rd law
NEWTON’S 6 June 2019
LAW

Once in orbit above the Earth’s atmosphere, the engines on a space rocket are switched off. Which row of the
table correctly states the resulting motion of the rocket and the law explaining this motion?

Motion of rocket Explanation C as the velocity is changing (due to the

A Uniform velocity Newton’s 2nd law direction changing) and N2 describes a
B Uniform velocity Newton’s 3rd law resultant force (due to the gravitational
C Changing velocity Necessary 2nd law force of the earth) causing a change in
D Changing velocity Newton’s 3rd law velocity
NEWTON’S 7 Jan 2019
LAW

According to Newton's third law, when two objects interact they exert forces on each other. Which of the
following statements is not a correct description of these forces?

A The forces act at the same time

B The forces act in the same direction.
C The forces act on different objects.
D The forces have the same magnitude.
NEWTON’S 7 Jan 2019
LAW

According to Newton's third law, when two objects interact they exert forces on each other. Which of the
following statements is not a correct description of these forces?

A The forces act at the same time

B is the correct answer as the forces act in
B The forces act in the same direction.
opposite directions and not the same direction
C The forces act on different objects.
D The forces have the same magnitude.
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