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Every Edexcel A-Level Physics exam question on Vectors and projectiles (specification points 12–15), 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 52 questions on Vectors and projectiles, as a list
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q2 (1 mark): Which of the following is a scalar quantity? A charge B displacement C electric field strength D force
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q10 (1 mark): Which of the following graphs shows how the vertical component of the velocity, vv , varies with time t from when the ball is thrown to just before it hits the
- June 2025, AS Paper 1, Q10(b) (2 marks): The pram is then moved along the same surface, at the same constant speed, by a different person. This person pushes the pram by applying a force horizontally,
- June 2025, AS Paper 1, Q13(a) (6 marks): Explain how the diagram gives evidence to support the statement in the textbook. (6)
- June 2025, AS Paper 1, Q13(b) (5 marks): The photograph shows a cannon which was used to fire cannonballs over long distances in the 15th century. (Source: © Ton Bangkeaw/Shutterstock) A cannonball was
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q10 (1 mark): An object was thrown so that it followed the path shown. Assume drag forces were negligible. The object was thrown with an initial vertical component of velocit
- June 2024, AS Paper 1, Q1 (1 mark): Which of the following quantities is a scalar quantity? A energy B moment of a force C momentum D velocity
- June 2024, AS Paper 1, Q6 (1 mark): A ball rolls along a table of height 0.83 m. The ball has a horizontal velocity of 1.72 m s –1 as it falls off the edge of the table. Which of the following is
- June 2024, AS Paper 1, Q10(b) (3 marks): The coin is pushed again, but with a larger force. The coin moves beyond the edge of the table and falls to the floor through a vertical height of 1.2 m. The sp
- June 2024, AS Paper 1, Q13(a)(ii) (3 marks): The total resistive force acting on the car is 2530 N. Calculate the driving force required for the car to maintain a constant speed. weight of car = 1.2 × 10 4
- June 2024, AS Paper 1, Q17(a) (4 marks): Calculate the tension in the washing line. mass of wet blanket = 9.36 kg (4) Tension =
- June 2024, AS Paper 2, Q14(d) (5 marks): The motion of a charged dust particle on the Moon is influenced by nearby charged dust particles as well as by the Moon’s gravity. The lack of an atmosphere on
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q12(a) (1 mark): Current density is a vector quantity. State what is meant by a vector quantity. (1)
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q17(a) (5 marks): Deduce whether the fielder can catch the ball in this case. (5)
- June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q2 (1 mark): Which row of the table contains only scalar quantities? A speed displacement current B energy mass momentum C power time work done D acceleration work done temp
- June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q10(c) (4 marks): The rocket is fired upwards a second time when the wind is blowing. The rocket falls with a vertical velocity of 2.0 m s –1 and a horizontal velocity of 1.5 m s
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q3 (1 mark): A ball is thrown with an initial horizontal component of velocity u and an initial vertical component of velocity v. The effects of air resistance are negligibl
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q7 (1 mark): Which of the following quantities is a vector? A charge B mass C momentum D time
- June 2022, AS Paper 1, Q3 (1 mark): The diagram shows the path of a pollen particle on the surface of water as it is hit by water molecules. Scale 1 cm : 0.5 mm finish start Which of the following
- June 2022, AS Paper 1, Q12(a) (3 marks): The boat is steered at an angle θ to the velocity of the water in the river in order to travel in a straight line across to the finish point. The speed of the b
- June 2022, AS Paper 1, Q12(b) (3 marks): The boat repeats the crossing, at the same speed, when the velocity of the water in the river is greater. Explain how the time taken for the crossing will chang
- June 2022, AS Paper 1, Q13(b) (4 marks): The rock was projected with a velocity of 41.5 m s–1 at an angle of 30° to the horizontal. The diagram shows the flight of the rock after it has left the trebuc
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q12(b)(ii) (5 marks): The ball has a time of flight of 3.5 s before landing. The green is a vertical distance of 7.5 m above the point at which the ball was hit, as shown. The green
- November 2021, AS Paper 1, Q6 (1 mark): The diagram shows the two forces acting on a point mass. 30 N 40 N The mass accelerates. Which of the following gives the angle between the direction of the acc
- November 2021, AS Paper 1, Q14(a)(i) (1 mark): Show that the vertical component of the launch velocity is about 2 m s−1. (1)
- November 2021, AS Paper 1, Q14(a)(ii) (5 marks): Assess whether the horizontal distance travelled by the grasshopper in the jump is about 20 times the grasshopper’s length. length of grasshopper = 5.0 cm (5)
- November 2021, AS Paper 1, Q14(c) (4 marks): In a recent study it was discovered that grasshoppers, living in an environment with hunting spiders, increase their launch velocity on average by 20%. The jump
- November 2021, AS Paper 1, Q15(a)(ii) (4 marks): Two identical force meters of this type support a mass of 0.400 kg as shown. Diagram not to scale 60° 0.400 kg (Source: adapted from https://image.slidesharecdn
- October 2020, Paper 1, Q1 (1 mark): Which of the following is an example of a scalar quantity? A displacement B energy C momentum D velocity
- October 2020, Paper 1, Q16(a)(i) (4 marks): Deduce whether the images show that the motion in the x-direction is independent of the motion in the y-direction. You should take measurements using the cross
- October 2020, Paper 1, Q16(a)(ii) (5 marks): Show that the initial velocity of the spider at the start of the jump is about 1 m s−1. You should take measurements using the cross marking the centre of gravi
- October 2020, AS Paper 1, Q5 (1 mark): Which of the following is a vector quantity? A kinetic energy B momentum C time D work done
- October 2020, AS Paper 1, Q16(a)(iii) (3 marks): State, with a reason, two pieces of evidence from the graphs that show that the shuttlecock does not follow the motion of a projectile moving freely under gravi
- October 2020, AS Paper 2, Q17(b) (4 marks): The movement of a storm cloud is monitored by two weather stations. The components of the velocity of the storm cloud towards each weather station are shown in
- June 2019, AS Paper 1, Q5 (1 mark): A plane is travelling north at 42 ms!. It enters a region with a wind blowing from the east at 7.5ms!. To keep travelling north, the plane turns towards the eas
- June 2019, AS Paper 1, Q12(b) (4 marks): Determine the minimum horizontal distance that the nozzle should be placed from the edge of the pond so that the water falls back into the pond. It can be assum
- June 2019, AS Paper 1, Q12(c) (2 marks): The minimum horizontal distance calculated in (b) is an overestimate because air resistance was ignored. Explain another reason for the distance calculated to b
- June 2019, AS Paper 1, Q13(a)(i) (2 marks): Explain why this expression is correct. (2)
- June 2018, Paper 1, Q18(b)(iv) (2 marks): The student positioned the second foil strip with its centre 8.0 cm lower than the centre of the first foil strip. Deduce whether the ball bearing broke the sec
- June 2018, AS Paper 1, Q2 (1 mark): Two balls, X and Y, are kicked across a football pitch. Ball X is kicked at an angle of θ to the horizontal, where θ is greater than 45°. The trajectory for the
- June 2018, AS Paper 1, Q8: An athlete runs a race around three quarters of a circular track of radius 30 m using the inside lane. start
- June 2018, AS Paper 1, Q10(a) (4 marks): Deduce which wire arrangement should be used to keep the tension in the wire as small as possible. (4)
- June 2018, AS Paper 1, Q11(a) (4 marks): The time taken for the ball to reach the target is 2.0 s. Calculate the angle to the horizontal at which the ball is launched. (4) Angle to the horizontal =
- June 2018, AS Paper 1, Q11(b) (4 marks): During another launch, the catapult exerts a force on the ball of 9.0 N at 40° to the horizontal at the time of release. Draw a labelled vector diagram to deter
- June 2017, Paper 1, Q12(a) (2 marks): Show that the vertical component of the initial velocity is about 8.6 m s–1. (2)
- June 2017, Paper 1, Q12(b) (3 marks): Calculate the height h above the ground from which the shot was thrown. (3) h =
- June 2017, Paper 1, Q12(c) (3 marks): Calculate the horizontal distance R for this throw. (3) R =
- June 2017, AS Paper 1, Q1 (1 mark): Which of the following is not a vector quantity? A acceleration B distance C momentum D velocity
- June 2017, AS Paper 1, Q6 (1 mark): A ball is kicked, giving it an initial velocity v at an angle of 35° to the vertical. The ball remains in the air for a time t. Which of the following gives the
- June 2017, AS Paper 1, Q13(b)(i) (2 marks): Calculate the magnitude of the applied force. Assume the magnitude of the vertical component of the force remains at 50 N. (2) Magnitude of applied force =
- June 2016, AS Paper 1, Q7 (1 mark): A pilot wishes to fly due east. A wind is blowing in a northerly direction. The direction of north is as shown. N Which of the following correctly shows the dir
- June 2016, AS Paper 2, Q16(b)(i) (3 marks): Show that the tension in the rope is about 600 N. (3)
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