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Scalars and vectors: CAIE A‑Level Physics questions

Every CAIE A-Level Physics exam question on 1.4 Scalars and vectors, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q3

    June 2024 · Paper 1

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 3: The velocity of an object changes from an initial velocity u to a final velocity v. The vectors represent these velocities. v u Which single vector represents t
  2. Q5

    June 2024 · Paper 1

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 5: Which calculation produces a vector quantity? A current  time B final displacement – initial displacement work done C time 1  mass  (speed)2 D 2
  3. Q16

    June 2024 · Paper 1

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 16: The diagram shows the dimensions of an elastic cord used to project a stone. The tension in the cord is T when the cord is pulled into the shape shown. 10 cm T
  4. Q4

    Specimen · Paper 1

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    Specimen Paper 1, question 4: Which row correctly describes the quantities momentum, power and temperature? momentum power temperature A scalar scalar vector B scalar vector vector C vector
All 4 questions on Scalars and vectors, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 1, Q3 (1 mark): The velocity of an object changes from an initial velocity u to a final velocity v. The vectors represent these velocities. v u Which single vector represents t
  2. June 2024, Paper 1, Q5 (1 mark): Which calculation produces a vector quantity? A current  time B final displacement – initial displacement work done C time 1  mass  (speed)2 D 2
  3. June 2024, Paper 1, Q16 (1 mark): The diagram shows the dimensions of an elastic cord used to project a stone. The tension in the cord is T when the cord is pulled into the shape shown. 10 cm T
  4. Specimen, Paper 1, Q4 (1 mark): Which row correctly describes the quantities momentum, power and temperature? momentum power temperature A scalar scalar vector B scalar vector vector C vector

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