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Forces and vector diagrams: Edexcel GCSE Physics questions

Every Edexcel GCSE Physics exam question on Forces and vector diagrams (specification points 9.1–9.5, 9.10), 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q2(b)(i)

    June 2025 · Paper 1 Higher

    1 markForces and vector diagrams
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    June 2025 Paper 1 Higher, question 2(b)(i): They do this at four different places on the runway. When the height, h, of the runway is 0.60 m, their four readings for force are 2.1 N 2.7 N 2.5 N 2.2 N Calc

  2. Q2(b)(ii)

    June 2025 · Paper 1 Higher

    2 marksForces and vector diagrams
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    June 2025 Paper 1 Higher, question 2(b)(ii): Use the graph in Figure 4 to determine the value of F when h = 0.80 m. (2) F = N

  3. Q2(b)(iii)

    June 2025 · Paper 1 Higher

    2 marksForces and vector diagrams
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    June 2025 Paper 1 Higher, question 2(b)(iii): Determine the gradient of the graph in Figure 4. (2) gradient = N / m

  4. Q8(c)(i)

    June 2025 · Paper 1 Foundation

    1 markForces and vector diagrams
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    June 2025 Paper 1 Foundation, question 8(c)(i): They do this at four different places on the runway. When the height, h, of the runway is 0.60 m, their four readings for force are 2.1 N 2.7 N 2.5 N 2.2 N Calc

  5. Q8(c)(ii)

    June 2025 · Paper 1 Foundation

    2 marksForces and vector diagrams
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    June 2025 Paper 1 Foundation, question 8(c)(ii): Use the graph in Figure 15 to determine the value of F when h = 0.80 m. (2) F = N

  6. Q8(c)(iii)

    June 2025 · Paper 1 Foundation

    2 marksForces and vector diagrams
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    June 2025 Paper 1 Foundation, question 8(c)(iii): Determine the gradient of the graph in Figure 15. (2) gradient = N / m

  7. Q8(b)(iii)

    June 2025 · Paper 2 Higher

    2 marksForces and vector diagrams
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    June 2025 Paper 2 Higher, question 8(b)(iii): The box in Figure 18 represents a weight added to the end of the spring. Figure 18 Draw two vectors on Figure 18 to complete a free body force diagram of a 5 N

  8. Q8(c)

    June 2025 · Paper 2 Higher

    2 marksForces and vector diagrams
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    June 2025 Paper 2 Higher, question 8(c): Figure 19 shows two forces, P and Q, acting at point X. diagram is drawn to scale Q = 5 N X P = 4 N Figure 19 Complete the diagram in Figure 19 to show the size

  9. Q2(a)

    June 2025 · Paper 2 Foundation

    1 markForces and vector diagrams
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    June 2025 Paper 2 Foundation, question 2(a): Which of these forces keeps the Moon in orbit around the Earth? (1) A gravitational B friction C electrostatic D contact

  10. Q7(b)

    June 2023 · Paper 2 Higher

    1 markForces and vector diagrams
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    June 2023 Paper 2 Higher, question 7(b): Figure 18 shows a different spring hanging from a hook fixed to the ceiling. A block hangs from the other end of the spring. hook ceiling spring block Figure 18

  11. Q7(c)

    June 2023 · Paper 2 Higher

    2 marksForces and vector diagrams
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    June 2023 Paper 2 Higher, question 7(c): Figure 19 shows two forces, P and Q, acting at point X. Q = 40 N X diagram is drawn to scale P = 30 N Figure 19 Complete the diagram in Figure 19 to show the si

  12. Q7(a)

    June 2023 · Paper 2 Foundation

    1 markForces and vector diagrams
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    June 2023 Paper 2 Foundation, question 7(a): Which of these is a vector? (1) A distance B force C mass D work done

  13. Q6(a)

    June 2022 · Paper 2 Higher

    1 markForces and vector diagrams
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    June 2022 Paper 2 Higher, question 6(a): Which of these is a vector quantity? (1) A acceleration B speed C time D distance

  14. Q2(a)(i)

    November 2021 · Paper 2 Foundation

    1 markForces and vector diagrams
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    November 2021 Paper 2 Foundation, question 2(a)(i): The force that keeps the Earth in orbit around the sun is attraction. (1)

  15. Q2(a)(ii)

    November 2021 · Paper 2 Foundation

    1 markForces and vector diagrams
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    November 2021 Paper 2 Foundation, question 2(a)(ii): The force that opposes motion between two surfaces is . (1)

  16. Q2(a)(iii)

    November 2021 · Paper 2 Foundation

    1 markForces and vector diagrams
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    November 2021 Paper 2 Foundation, question 2(a)(iii): The force that can move small pieces of paper towards a plastic comb is attraction. (1)

  17. Q2(b)

    November 2021 · Paper 2 Foundation

    1 markForces and vector diagrams
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    November 2021 Paper 2 Foundation, question 2(b): Which of these statements is true for a vector quantity? (1) A It has size only B It has direction only C It has direction and size D It does not have direction

  18. Q3(a)

    November 2020 · Paper 2 Higher

    2 marksForces and vector diagrams
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    November 2020 Paper 2 Higher, question 3(a): Figure 7 shows a drone. © Liubov Kotliar/123RF Figure 7 The drone has four spinning blades. The upward force produced enables the drone to rise in the air. The

  19. Q9(a)

    November 2020 · Paper 2 Higher

    1 markForces and vector diagrams
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    November 2020 Paper 2 Higher, question 9(a): The magnitude and direction of a force can be represented by a vector. Figure 22 shows the forces acting on four identical trolleys. The arrows show the magnitu

  20. Q9(b)

    November 2020 · Paper 2 Higher

    4 marksForces and vector diagrams
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    November 2020 Paper 2 Higher, question 9(b): Figure 23 shows two small boats pulling a much larger ship. ship boat T T boat Figure 23 The ship is connected to the boats with ropes. The tension, T, in each
All 26 questions on Forces and vector diagrams, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 1 Higher, Q2(b)(i) (1 mark): They do this at four different places on the runway. When the height, h, of the runway is 0.60 m, their four readings for force are 2.1 N 2.7 N 2.5 N 2.2 N Calc
  2. June 2025, Paper 1 Higher, Q2(b)(ii) (2 marks): Use the graph in Figure 4 to determine the value of F when h = 0.80 m. (2) F = N
  3. June 2025, Paper 1 Higher, Q2(b)(iii) (2 marks): Determine the gradient of the graph in Figure 4. (2) gradient = N / m
  4. June 2025, Paper 1 Foundation, Q8(c)(i) (1 mark): They do this at four different places on the runway. When the height, h, of the runway is 0.60 m, their four readings for force are 2.1 N 2.7 N 2.5 N 2.2 N Calc
  5. June 2025, Paper 1 Foundation, Q8(c)(ii) (2 marks): Use the graph in Figure 15 to determine the value of F when h = 0.80 m. (2) F = N
  6. June 2025, Paper 1 Foundation, Q8(c)(iii) (2 marks): Determine the gradient of the graph in Figure 15. (2) gradient = N / m
  7. June 2025, Paper 2 Higher, Q8(b)(iii) (2 marks): The box in Figure 18 represents a weight added to the end of the spring. Figure 18 Draw two vectors on Figure 18 to complete a free body force diagram of a 5 N
  8. June 2025, Paper 2 Higher, Q8(c) (2 marks): Figure 19 shows two forces, P and Q, acting at point X. diagram is drawn to scale Q = 5 N X P = 4 N Figure 19 Complete the diagram in Figure 19 to show the size
  9. June 2025, Paper 2 Foundation, Q2(a) (1 mark): Which of these forces keeps the Moon in orbit around the Earth? (1) A gravitational B friction C electrostatic D contact
  10. June 2023, Paper 2 Higher, Q7(b) (1 mark): Figure 18 shows a different spring hanging from a hook fixed to the ceiling. A block hangs from the other end of the spring. hook ceiling spring block Figure 18
  11. June 2023, Paper 2 Higher, Q7(c) (2 marks): Figure 19 shows two forces, P and Q, acting at point X. Q = 40 N X diagram is drawn to scale P = 30 N Figure 19 Complete the diagram in Figure 19 to show the si
  12. June 2023, Paper 2 Foundation, Q7(a) (1 mark): Which of these is a vector? (1) A distance B force C mass D work done
  13. June 2022, Paper 2 Higher, Q6(a) (1 mark): Which of these is a vector quantity? (1) A acceleration B speed C time D distance
  14. November 2021, Paper 2 Foundation, Q2(a)(i) (1 mark): The force that keeps the Earth in orbit around the sun is attraction. (1)
  15. November 2021, Paper 2 Foundation, Q2(a)(ii) (1 mark): The force that opposes motion between two surfaces is . (1)
  16. November 2021, Paper 2 Foundation, Q2(a)(iii) (1 mark): The force that can move small pieces of paper towards a plastic comb is attraction. (1)
  17. November 2021, Paper 2 Foundation, Q2(b) (1 mark): Which of these statements is true for a vector quantity? (1) A It has size only B It has direction only C It has direction and size D It does not have direction
  18. November 2020, Paper 2 Higher, Q3(a) (2 marks): Figure 7 shows a drone. © Liubov Kotliar/123RF Figure 7 The drone has four spinning blades. The upward force produced enables the drone to rise in the air. The
  19. November 2020, Paper 2 Higher, Q9(a) (1 mark): The magnitude and direction of a force can be represented by a vector. Figure 22 shows the forces acting on four identical trolleys. The arrows show the magnitu
  20. November 2020, Paper 2 Higher, Q9(b) (4 marks): Figure 23 shows two small boats pulling a much larger ship. ship boat T T boat Figure 23 The ship is connected to the boats with ropes. The tension, T, in each
  21. November 2020, Paper 2 Higher, Q9(c) (6 marks): Figure 24 shows a wooden block connected to a weight by a string. The string goes over a pulley. The surfaces of the table and the wooden block are both rough.
  22. November 2020, Paper 2 Foundation, Q3(b)(iii) (1 mark): Some sand falls down and sticks between the wheel and the axle. State why it might be harder to push the wheelbarrow along when there is some sand between the w
  23. November 2020, Paper 2 Foundation, Q9(a) (2 marks): Figure 23 shows a drone. © Liubov Kotliar/123RF Figure 23 The drone has four spinning blades. The upward force produced enables the drone to rise in the air. Th
  24. June 2018, Paper 2 Higher, Q7(a)(i) (2 marks): Figure 14 shows the vertical forces on an aeroplane. 8.4 kN 7.5 kN Figure 14 Use information from the diagram to determine the size and direction of the resulta
  25. June 2018, Paper 2 Higher, Q7(a)(ii) (1 mark): The aeroplane is descending. Figure 15 shows a diagram of the resultant vertical and horizontal forces on the aeroplane as it is descending. 400 N 300 N Figure
  26. June 2018, Paper 2 Foundation, Q4(b) (2 marks): Figure 7 shows a box at rest on a floor. The force that the floor exerts on the box is shown by the vector in Figure 7. box force of the floor on the box floor

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