Forces, movement, shape and momentum: Edexcel International GCSE Physics questions

Every Edexcel International GCSE Physics exam question on Forces, movement, shape and momentum (specification points 1.11–1.33), 2019–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

All 233 questions on Forces, movement, shape and momentum, as a list

June 2025, Paper 1, Q1(b)(i) (1 mark): Draw a labelled arrow on diagram 2 to show the force of friction acting on the puck. (1)
June 2025, Paper 1, Q1(b)(ii) (2 marks): Explain how the force of friction changes the velocity of the puck. (2)
June 2025, Paper 2, Q4(a)(i) (3 marks): Show that the force from the spring produces a moment of approximately 1 Nm. (3)
June 2025, Paper 2, Q4(a)(ii) (1 mark): State what is meant by the term principle of moments. (1)
June 2025, Paper 2, Q4(a)(iii) (3 marks): Force F acts on the handle to keep the handle stationary so that the gate can be opened. Force F acts at a vertical distance of 70 cm from the pivot point of th
June 2025, Paper 2, Q4(b) (2 marks): Give two changes to this gate mechanism that would make it easier to open the gate. (2) 1 2
June 2025 (R), Paper 1, Q1(a) (1 mark): The diagram shows the horizontal forces acting on the truck. Give the resultant horizontal force acting on the truck. (1) resultant horizontal force = kN
June 2025 (R), Paper 1, Q1(b)(i) (1 mark): The thinking distance of the driver is 7 m. The braking distance of the truck is 20 m. Calculate the stopping distance of the truck. (1) stopping distance = m
June 2025 (R), Paper 1, Q1(b)(ii) (2 marks): Give two factors that would affect the braking distance of the truck. (2) 1 2
June 2025 (R), Paper 1, Q1(b)(iii) (1 mark): Which of these factors would decrease the driver’s thinking distance? (1) A the road is dry, rather than wet B the truck has old, worn tyres, rather than new ty
June 2025 (R), Paper 2, Q5(a) (2 marks): Diagram 1 shows the tennis ball at the instant it is released. Diagram 1 On diagram 1, draw a labelled arrow to show the force acting on the tennis ball at the
June 2025 (R), Paper 2, Q5(b)(i) (4 marks): The mass of the tennis ball is 0.057 kg. Calculate the change in momentum of the tennis ball when it hits the ground. Give the unit. (4) change in momentum = un
June 2025 (R), Paper 2, Q5(b)(ii) (3 marks): The ball is in contact with the ground for a time of 6.0 ms. Calculate the force exerted on the ball by the ground. Give the direction of this force. (3) force
November 2024, Paper 1, Q7(a)(i) (1 mark): One of the forces is called upthrust. Give the name of the other force. (1)
November 2024, Paper 1, Q7(a)(ii) (2 marks): Draw two arrows on the diagram to represent the vertical forces acting on the submarine. (2)
November 2024, Paper 2, Q3(a) (1 mark): State the principle of conservation of momentum. (1)
November 2024, Paper 2, Q3(b)(i) (1 mark): State the magnitude of the momentum of object B before the collision. (1) momentum = kg m/s
November 2024, Paper 2, Q3(b)(ii) (1 mark): State the formula linking momentum, mass and velocity. (1)
November 2024, Paper 2, Q3(b)(iii) (2 marks): The mass of object A is 8.1 kg. Calculate the velocity of object A before the collision. (2) velocity = m/s
November 2024, Paper 2, Q3(b)(iv) (2 marks): The time taken for the collision is 0.56 s. Calculate the average force on object A. (2) force = N
November 2024, Paper 2, Q3(b)(v) (2 marks): Give the direction and magnitude of the force on object B from object A. (2) magnitude = N direction =
November 2024, Paper 2, Q6(a)(i) (1 mark): State the formula linking moment, force and perpendicular distance from a pivot. (1)
November 2024, Paper 2, Q6(a)(ii) (3 marks): Calculate the total moment of the two forces required to turn the tap around the pivot. Give your answer in N cm. (3) total moment = N cm
June 2024, Paper 1, Q5(a) (3 marks): A metal spring obeys Hooke’s law. Sketch a graph to show that the spring obeys Hooke’s law as it is stretched. You should label both axes with appropriate physi
June 2024, Paper 1, Q5(b)(i) (2 marks): The object is pulled down and then released. Diagram 2 shows the forces acting on the object at the instant it is released. 3.2 N object 2.0 N Diagram 2 Determi
June 2024, Paper 1, Q5(b)(ii) (3 marks): The object has a mass of 0.20 kg. Calculate the acceleration of the object at the instant it is released. (3) acceleration = m/s2
June 2024, Paper 1, Q5(b)(iii) (3 marks): Explain how the magnitude of the acceleration of the object changes, from the instant the object is released until the first time the object returns to its init
June 2024, Paper 1, Q10(a) (2 marks): The load has a mass of 250 g. Calculate the weight of the load. Use the formula weight = mass × gravitational field strength, g (2) weight = N
June 2024, Paper 1, Q10(b)(i) (2 marks): Give the independent and dependent variables in the investigation. (2) independent variable dependent variable
June 2024, Paper 1, Q10(b)(ii) (2 marks): Give two control variables in the investigation. (2) 1 2
June 2024, Paper 1, Q10(b)(iii) (2 marks): Suggest how the student could accurately measure the height, h. (2)
June 2024, Paper 1, Q10(c)(i) (2 marks): Diagram 2 shows the wooden strip when L = 80 cm. wooden strip starting height table clamp load Diagram 2 Using diagram 2, determine the height, h, in the labora
June 2024, Paper 1, Q10(c)(ii) (2 marks): Plot a graph of the student’s results. (2)
June 2024, Paper 1, Q10(c)(iii) (1 mark): Draw the curve of best fit. (1) Height (h) in cm Length (L) in cm
June 2024, Paper 1, Q10(c)(iv) (2 marks): The student concludes that h is directly proportional to L. Evaluate the student’s conclusion. (2)
June 2024, Paper 1, Q12(c) (3 marks): Explain the motion of the car after 80 s. (3)
June 2024, Paper 2, Q2(a) (3 marks): The force applied to the wrench is 28 N. Calculate the moment applied by the wrench on the nut. Give a suitable unit. (3) moment = unit =
June 2024, Paper 2, Q2(b) (2 marks): State two changes that could be made to increase the size of the moment applied to the nut. (2) 1 2
June 2024 (R), Paper 1, Q3(b) (3 marks): The diagram shows the vehicle travelling at a constant speed. direction of travel driving force One of the horizontal forces acting on the vehicle has been draw
June 2024 (R), Paper 1, Q9(b)(i) (1 mark): State how the graph shows that the rubber band does not obey Hooke’s law. (1)
June 2024 (R), Paper 1, Q9(b)(ii) (2 marks): Explain how the graph shows that the rubber band is elastic. (2)
June 2024 (R), Paper 1, Q9(c)(ii) (5 marks): The band reaches its maximum height. Explain the motion of the band as it falls from its maximum height to the ground. Refer to forces in your answer. You may a
June 2024 (R), Paper 2, Q5(a) (2 marks): When the balls collide, ball B applies a force on ball A, which causes the velocity of ball A to change. Ball A also applies a force on ball B during the collis
June 2024 (R), Paper 2, Q5(b) (2 marks): Calculate the momentum of ball A before the collision. (2) momentum of ball A before collision = kg m / s
June 2024 (R), Paper 2, Q5(c) (4 marks): Show that the velocity, v, of ball B after the collision is about 0.6 m / s. (4)
November 2023, Paper 2, Q2(a)(i) (2 marks): The moment of the weight of the lower leg about the pivot is 19 N m. A vertical force, F, is applied to the person’s foot to keep the lower leg raised. The lowe
November 2023, Paper 2, Q2(a)(ii) (1 mark): Which distance is used to calculate the moment of the weight of the lower leg about the pivot? (1) A 0.25 m B 0.28 m C 0.30 m D 0.55 m
November 2023, Paper 2, Q2(b)(i) (3 marks): The centre of gravity of the lower leg is 0.25 m away from support A and 0.35 m away from support B. Explain whether force X or force Y is larger. Ignore the we
November 2023, Paper 2, Q2(b)(ii) (3 marks): A bag of ice is placed on the lower leg, vertically above the centre of gravity. This causes force X and force Y to increase. The bag is then moved towards the
November 2023, Paper 2, Q6(a) (1 mark): State the principle of conservation of momentum. (1)
November 2023, Paper 2, Q6(b)(i) (1 mark): State the momentum of the spacecraft engine when it is at rest. (1) momentum = kg m / s
November 2023, Paper 2, Q6(b)(ii) (3 marks): The spacecraft engine ejects large numbers of xenon ions to the left. A mass of 2.6 × 10−8 kg of xenon ions leaves the engine with a mean speed of 26 km / s. Ca
November 2023, Paper 2, Q6(b)(iii) (2 marks): State the magnitude and direction of the spacecraft engine’s momentum after these xenon ions leave the engine. (2) magnitude of momentum = kg m / s direction of
November 2023, Paper 2, Q6(b)(iv) (4 marks): The ions exert a force of 2.6 mN on the spacecraft engine. The spacecraft engine has a mass of 1.2 kg. Calculate the acceleration of the engine. Give your answe
November 2023, Paper 2, Q6(c) (2 marks): The engine is designed to accelerate a spacecraft while the spacecraft is travelling through space. The spacecraft carries a mass of 0.75 kg of xenon ions for t
June 2023, Paper 2, Q1(a) (1 mark): What is the mass of the pencil? (1) A 1.6 g B 16 g C 160 g D 1600 g
June 2023, Paper 2, Q1(b)(i) (2 marks): The weight of the pencil is 0.16 N. Calculate the moment of the weight of the pencil about the pivot. Use the formula moment = force × perpendicular distance fr
June 2023, Paper 2, Q1(b)(ii) (1 mark): State the moment of the force F. (1) moment = N cm
June 2023, Paper 2, Q1(b)(iii) (2 marks): Show that force F is 0.080 N. (2)
June 2023, Paper 2, Q4(a) (2 marks): Show that the momentum of bird X is about 5 kg m / s. (2)
June 2023, Paper 2, Q4(b) (1 mark): The momentum of bird Y just before it is caught is 0.15 kg m / s. Calculate the total momentum of the birds just before bird X catches bird Y. (1) momentum = kg
June 2023, Paper 2, Q4(c) (1 mark): State the total momentum of the birds just after bird X has caught bird Y. (1) momentum = kg m / s
June 2023, Paper 2, Q4(d) (3 marks): Bird Y has a mass of 0.17 kg. Calculate the velocity of the birds just after bird X has caught bird Y. (3) velocity = m / s
June 2023 (R), Paper 1, Q3(b) (2 marks): The load is lifted at a constant speed. Diagram 1 shows the lifting force acting on the load as it is lifted. Draw a labelled arrow on diagram 1 to show the oth
June 2023 (R), Paper 1, Q8(a)(i) (1 mark): Calculate the original length of the spring. (1) original length = cm
June 2023 (R), Paper 1, Q8(a)(ii) (1 mark): The student removes the masses and notices that the spring does not show elastic behaviour. Predict a value for the new length of the spring after the masses ha
June 2023 (R), Paper 1, Q9(a)(i) (3 marks): The mass of the racing car is 830 kg. The maximum braking force is 41 000 N. Show that the maximum deceleration of the racing car is approximately 50 m / s2. (3
June 2023 (R), Paper 2, Q1(a) (3 marks): The boxes show some physical quantities and their units. Draw a straight line from each physical quantity to its correct unit. One has been done for you. (3) Ph
June 2023 (R), Paper 2, Q1(b)(i) (1 mark): State the difference between a scalar quantity and a vector quantity. (1)
June 2023 (R), Paper 2, Q1(b)(ii) (1 mark): Give an example of a scalar quantity. (1)
June 2023 (R), Paper 2, Q4(a)(i) (1 mark): State the formula linking momentum, mass and velocity. (1)
June 2023 (R), Paper 2, Q4(a)(ii) (3 marks): Show that the mass of the dummy is approximately 80 kg. (3)
June 2023 (R), Paper 2, Q4(b) (3 marks): The dummy is brought to rest during the collision by a mean force of 15 kN. Calculate the time taken for the dummy to be brought to rest in the collision. (3) t
June 2023 (R), Paper 2, Q4(c) (2 marks): The car being tested is fitted with airbags. Using ideas about momentum, explain how an airbag reduces the force experienced by the dummy in the collision. (2)
January 2023, Paper 1, Q1(a) (2 marks): Describe what is meant by elastic behaviour. (2)
January 2023, Paper 1, Q1(b) (3 marks): The material obeys Hooke’s law. Sketch a graph for this material to show that it obeys Hooke’s law as it is stretched. You should label both axes with appropria
January 2023, Paper 1, Q5(a) (1 mark): Which of these does not affect thinking distance? (1) A alcohol consumed by the driver B condition of the road C speed of the car D tiredness of the driver
January 2023, Paper 1, Q5(b) (1 mark): Which of these would increase the braking distance of the car? (1) A faster reaction time of driver B ice on the road C more powerful brakes D tyres with more g
January 2023, Paper 1, Q5(c) (3 marks): Determine the stopping distance of the car when the speed of the car is 20 m / s. (3) stopping distance = m
January 2023, Paper 1, Q5(d)(ii) (3 marks): Determine the reaction time of the driver of the car. (3) reaction time = s
January 2023, Paper 2, Q5(a)(i) (1 mark): State the formula linking moment, force and perpendicular distance from the pivot. (1)
January 2023, Paper 2, Q5(a)(ii) (3 marks): By taking moments about support A, calculate force F. Assume the weight of the plank is negligible. (3) force F = N
January 2023, Paper 2, Q5(a)(iii) (3 marks): Explain what will happen to the magnitude of force F if the block is moved towards support B. (3)
January 2023, Paper 2, Q5(b)(i) (2 marks): The centre of gravity of the block is located at point X. Draw an arrow on diagram 2 to show the weight of the block. (2)
January 2023, Paper 2, Q5(b)(ii) (2 marks): The block also experiences a force due to the tension in the cable. Explain why the block remains stationary when it is supported by this tension force. (2)
January 2023, Paper 2, Q5(b)(iii) (2 marks): Explain why the forces acting on the block are not an example of Newton’s third law of motion. (2)
January 2023 (R), Paper 1, Q3(a)(i) (1 mark): Use information from the graph to determine the terminal velocity of the balloon and mass. (1) terminal velocity = m/s
January 2023 (R), Paper 1, Q3(a)(ii) (3 marks): Explain how the balloon reaches terminal velocity. You should use ideas about forces acting on the balloon in your answer. (3)
January 2023 (R), Paper 1, Q10(a)(i) (1 mark): Calculate the magnitude of the resultant force on the firework. (1) magnitude of resultant force = N
January 2023 (R), Paper 1, Q10(a)(ii) (1 mark): State the formula linking resultant force, mass and acceleration. (1)
January 2023 (R), Paper 1, Q10(a)(iii) (3 marks): The mass of the firework is 160 g. Calculate the acceleration of the firework. (3) acceleration = m/s2
January 2023 (R), Paper 1, Q10(a)(iv) (3 marks): Explain how the acceleration of the firework changes between take‑off and running out of fuel. You can assume that the thrust force stays the same as the firewo
January 2023 (R), Paper 2, Q3(a)(i) (1 mark): Name a device the student could use to measure a force. (1)
January 2023 (R), Paper 2, Q7(a) (3 marks): The mass of each car is 0.074 kg. Calculate the time taken for the velocity of car 1 to decrease from 3.0 m/s to 0.0 m/s. (3) time taken = s
January 2023 (R), Paper 2, Q7(b) (2 marks): State the magnitude and direction of the force on the metal block, when car 2 collides with the block. (2) magnitude = N direction =
January 2023 (R), Paper 2, Q7(c) (2 marks): Explain why the mean force from the block on car 1 is smaller than the mean force on car 2. (2)
June 2022, Paper 1, Q6(a) (1 mark): Force and velocity are examples of vector quantities. State what is meant by the term vector quantity. (1)
June 2022, Paper 1, Q6(b) (4 marks): Draw labelled arrows on the diagram to show two other forces that act on the child. (4)
June 2022, Paper 2, Q2(a) (1 mark): Which of these is the correct unit for momentum? (1) A kg / m / s B kg2 m / s C kg m / s2 D kg m / s
June 2022, Paper 2, Q2(b)(i) (1 mark): State what is meant by the principle of conservation of momentum. (1)
June 2022, Paper 2, Q2(b)(ii) (3 marks): Calculate the magnitude of the velocity of part P after the explosion. (3) velocity = m / s
June 2022, Paper 2, Q2(c) (3 marks): A child drops an egg from a height of 10 cm and the egg lands on the floor. Explain why the egg is less likely to break if the floor is covered with a thick car
June 2022 (R), Paper 1, Q4(a) (1 mark): State the value of the resultant force on the ice cube. (1) resultant force = N
June 2022 (R), Paper 1, Q12(b)(i) (3 marks): Explain the change in speed of the parachutist. Use ideas about forces in your answer. (3)
June 2022 (R), Paper 2, Q7(a) (2 marks): The graph shows some data from an investigation into how the extension of the spring changes with an increasing force. 50 40 30 Extension in cm 20 10 0 0 100 20
June 2022 (R), Paper 2, Q7(b) (2 marks): Diagram 2 shows the gate viewed from above. F 320 cm 84 cm pivot spring gate mechanism 480 N Diagram 2 The force the spring exerts on the gate is 480 N. Show th
June 2022 (R), Paper 2, Q7(c) (4 marks): The force, F, is the minimum force needed to start opening the gate. Calculate the magnitude of force F. (4) force F = N
June 2022 (R), Paper 2, Q7(d) (2 marks): The spring is removed for testing. Explain what will happen to the spring if the force applied to extend the spring is too large. (2)
January 2022, Paper 1, Q5(b)(i) (1 mark): State the formula linking force, mass and acceleration. (1)
January 2022, Paper 1, Q5(b)(ii) (2 marks): Calculate the acceleration of the car. (2) acceleration = m / s2
January 2022, Paper 1, Q6(b)(i) (2 marks): Give the name of the two forces acting on the object as it falls. (2) 1 2
January 2022, Paper 1, Q6(b)(ii) (3 marks): Draw arrows on the diagram to show the forces acting on the object at B. (3) object
January 2022, Paper 1, Q6(b)(iii) (4 marks): Explain the shape of the graph from A to C. You should use ideas about forces to help your answer. (4)
January 2022, Paper 1, Q9(a) (5 marks): The diagram shows most of the equipment the student uses in the investigation. clamp spring clamp stand mass Describe a method the student could use for the inv
January 2022, Paper 1, Q9(b)(i) (3 marks): Plot the student’s results. (3)
January 2022, Paper 1, Q9(b)(ii) (1 mark): Draw a circle around the anomalous point. (1)
January 2022, Paper 1, Q9(b)(iii) (1 mark): Draw a line of best fit. (1)
January 2022, Paper 1, Q9(b)(iv) (3 marks): Explain whether the spring obeys Hooke’s Law. (3)
January 2022, Paper 2, Q1(a) (1 mark): Which of these is a device used to measure force? (1) A newton meter B ruler C thermometer D voltmeter
January 2022, Paper 2, Q1(b)(i) (1 mark): State the formula linking momentum, mass and velocity. (1)
January 2022, Paper 2, Q1(b)(ii) (1 mark): A person inside a car has a mass of 72 kg and a velocity of 13 m/s. Show that the momentum of the person is about 900 kg m/s. (1)
January 2022, Paper 2, Q1(b)(iii) (2 marks): The person experiences a crash and comes to rest in 0.29 s. Calculate the force on the person. (2) force = N
January 2022, Paper 2, Q1(b)(iv) (1 mark): Which statement explains how airbags protect the driver? (1) A increase the force acting on the driver B increase the time taken for the driver to stop C increa
January 2022 (R), Paper 1, Q4(a) (2 marks): Give a similarity and a difference for scalar quantities and vector quantities. (2) similarity difference
January 2022 (R), Paper 1, Q4(b) (3 marks): The box gives some physical quantities. Draw a circle around each physical quantity that is a scalar. (3) acceleration charge force power temperature velocity w
January 2022 (R), Paper 1, Q4(c) (2 marks): The diagram shows four forces acting on an object. Calculate the size and direction of the resultant force. (2) 5 N 8 N 2 N 5 N resultant force = N direction =
January 2022 (R), Paper 1, Q10(a)(ii) (2 marks): Explain why the student’s value for the acceleration of the steel ball is lower than the accepted value for the acceleration due to gravity, g. (2)
January 2022 (R), Paper 2, Q2(a)(i) (3 marks): A cricket player hits a ball with a bat. Before the ball is hit, it is moving to the left with a momentum of 4.2 kg m/s. The bat is in contact with the ball for
January 2022 (R), Paper 2, Q2(a)(ii) (1 mark): State the magnitude and direction of the mean force the ball exerts on the bat. (1) magnitude of mean force = N direction of force
January 2022 (R), Paper 2, Q2(b) (3 marks): The cricket player wears padded protective equipment. This protective equipment reduces the risk of injury to the player if they are struck by the cricket ball.
November 2021, Paper 1, Q10(a) (3 marks): Describe how the student could determine the extension of the rubber band. (3)
November 2021, Paper 1, Q10(b)(i) (2 marks): Explain how the graph shows that the rubber band does not obey Hooke’s Law. (2)
November 2021, Paper 1, Q10(b)(ii) (4 marks): The area under the curve on the graph is equal to the increase in the rubber band’s elastic energy store. Estimate the increase in the rubber band’s elastic ene
November 2021, Paper 2, Q5(a)(i) (1 mark): State the independent variable in the student’s investigation. (1)
November 2021, Paper 2, Q5(a)(ii) (2 marks): State two control variables in the student’s investigation. (2) 1 2
November 2021, Paper 2, Q5(a)(iii) (1 mark): Suggest how the student could improve the quality of his data. (1)
November 2021, Paper 2, Q5(b)(i) (1 mark): Plot the results for newton meter B. (1)
November 2021, Paper 2, Q5(b)(ii) (1 mark): Draw the line of best fit for newton meter B. (1)
November 2021, Paper 2, Q5(b)(iii) (4 marks): Describe the relationships shown by the graph. (4)
November 2021, Paper 2, Q5(c) (3 marks): Using ideas about moments, explain why the reading on newton meter A decreases as the mass hanger is moved towards newton meter B. (3)
June 2021, Paper 1, Q4(a)(iii) (4 marks): Explain the effect, if any, of increased driver tiredness on the thinking distance and on the braking distance of the car. (4) thinking distance braking distanc
June 2021, Paper 1, Q9(b)(i) (1 mark): Draw an arrow to show this resultant force. (1) (Source: © Eugenia Petrovskaya/Shutterstock)
June 2021, Paper 1, Q9(b)(ii) (3 marks): The resultant force acting on the whale is 18 000 N. The mass of the whale is 4100 kg. Calculate the acceleration of the whale. (3) acceleration = m/s2
June 2021, Paper 1, Q10(b)(i) (3 marks): Calculate the weight of the 24 kg mass. Give the unit. (3) weight = unit
June 2021, Paper 2, Q7(b) (4 marks): Using ideas about momentum, show that the speed of the large block is about 1 m/s after the blocks are no longer in contact. (4)
June 2021, Paper 2, Q7(c) (3 marks): The small block takes 0.11 s to reach 6 m/s. Calculate the mean force exerted on the small block by the spring. (3) mean force = N QUESTION 7 CONTINUES ON NEXT
January 2021, Paper 1, Q7(b)(ii) (1 mark): The iron ball experiences an upward resultant force at the instant shown in diagram 2. Draw a labelled arrow on diagram 2 to show the weight of the iron ball. (
January 2021, Paper 1, Q7(b)(iii) (1 mark): State the formula linking weight, mass and gravitational field strength. (1)
January 2021, Paper 1, Q7(b)(iv) (4 marks): At the instant shown in diagram 2, the resultant force acting on the iron ball is 124 mN and the magnetic force is 165 mN. Calculate the mass of the iron ball.
January 2021, Paper 2, Q3(a) (1 mark): Name an instrument that the student should use to accurately measure the distances on the clamp stand. (1)
January 2021, Paper 2, Q3(b)(i) (1 mark): The photograph shows the reading on the newton meter when the distance is 45.0 cm. Use the photograph to determine the force required to tilt the stand when the
January 2021, Paper 2, Q3(b)(ii) (1 mark): Give a reason why this newton meter is unsuitable for measuring the force for distances less than 15.0 cm. (1)
January 2021, Paper 2, Q3(c)(i) (3 marks): Plot a graph of the student’s results on the grid. (3)
January 2021, Paper 2, Q3(c)(ii) (1 mark): Draw the curve of best fit. (1)
January 2021, Paper 2, Q3(d) (4 marks): The student concludes that the moment required to tilt the clamp stand does not change when the distance is varied. Use data from the table or the graph to eval
January 2021, Paper 2, Q7(a) (2 marks): Ball A moves towards the magnet with an initial velocity of 0.15 m/s. Calculate the initial momentum of ball A. (2) initial momentum = kg m/s
January 2021, Paper 2, Q7(b) (2 marks): Ball A is attracted to the magnet. Explain how this attraction affects the momentum of ball A as it approaches the magnet. (2)
January 2021, Paper 2, Q7(c) (3 marks): When ball A collides with the magnet, a force of 1.3 N is exerted on ball C for a time of 0.0025 s. This causes ball C to move away from the magnet. Calculate t
January 2021, Paper 2, Q8(c)(i) (3 marks): The ink drop experiences a horizontal force of 8.5 × 10–7 N when it is between the charged plates. The mass of the ink drop is 1.1 × 10–10 kg. Calculate the hor
January 2021 (R), Paper 1, Q5(b)(ii) (1 mark): State the formula linking resultant force, mass and acceleration. (1)
January 2021 (R), Paper 1, Q5(b)(iii) (2 marks): The car has a mass of 0.13 kg. Calculate the resultant force on the car as it slows down. (2) resultant force = N
January 2021 (R), Paper 1, Q5(c) (3 marks): A piece of soft material is fixed to the front of the toy car. Explain how this will affect the gradient of the velocity-time graph after the car hits the block
January 2021 (R), Paper 1, Q7(b) (3 marks): A force called upthrust acts vertically upwards on the bubble. When the bubble is released, it accelerates vertically upwards. Draw two labelled arrows on the d
January 2021 (R), Paper 2, Q2(a)(i) (1 mark): The weight of the metal block acts through point G. Give the name of point G. (1)
January 2021 (R), Paper 2, Q2(a)(ii) (1 mark): Name a piece of apparatus that could be used to measure the weight of the metal block. (1)
January 2021 (R), Paper 2, Q2(b)(i) (1 mark): State the formula linking moment, force and perpendicular distance from the pivot. (1)
January 2021 (R), Paper 2, Q2(b)(ii) (1 mark): The weight of the metal block is 0.68 N. Show that the moment of the weight of the metal block about point P is approximately 2.9 N cm. (1)
January 2021 (R), Paper 2, Q2(b)(iii) (3 marks): Force F is applied to the metal block to stop it from moving. Calculate the magnitude of force F. (3) force F = N
January 2021 (R), Paper 2, Q3(b)(i) (1 mark): State the total momentum of glider A and glider B after the collision. (1) total momentum = kg m/s
January 2021 (R), Paper 2, Q3(b)(ii) (2 marks): After the collision, the momentum of glider A is 0.021 kg m/s to the left. Calculate the momentum of glider B after the collision. (2) momentum of glider B = kg
January 2021 (R), Paper 2, Q3(b)(iii) (2 marks): The time taken for glider B to change its momentum is 0.19 seconds. Calculate the average force on glider B that causes this change in momentum. (2) average for
January 2021 (R), Paper 2, Q3(b)(iv) (1 mark): Give the direction of the force on glider B from glider A. (1)
November 2020, Paper 1, Q4(a)(i) (2 marks): State Hooke’s Law. (2)
November 2020, Paper 1, Q4(a)(ii) (2 marks): The graph shows how the extension of a rubber band varies with the force applied. Extension Force Explain how the graph shows that the rubber band does not obey
November 2020, Paper 1, Q4(c) (4 marks): Diagram 2 shows the aeroplane flying horizontally to the right. lift thrust Diagram 2 The aeroplane flies at a constant speed. Diagram 2 shows two forces acting
November 2020, Paper 2, Q3(a) (1 mark): The weight of the bin acts through point G. Give the name of point G. (1)
November 2020, Paper 2, Q3(b)(i) (1 mark): What is the weight of the bin? (1) A 23kg B 230kg C 230N D 23 000N
November 2020, Paper 2, Q3(b)(ii) (1 mark): State the principle of moments. (1)
November 2020, Paper 2, Q3(b)(iii) (4 marks): A person applies force F to the bin to keep it stationary. Calculate the magnitude of force F. (4) magnitude of force F = N
November 2020, Paper 2, Q3(b)(iv) (2 marks): State the magnitude and direction of the force applied to the person by the bin. (2) magnitude = N direction =
November 2020 (R), Paper 1, Q11(b) (5 marks): Evaluate how the thinking distance and the braking distance vary for different values of initial speed. Refer to information from the graph in your answer. (5)
November 2020 (R), Paper 2, Q3(a)(i) (1 mark): Draw an X on diagram 1 at the centre of gravity of the stone block. (1)
November 2020 (R), Paper 2, Q3(a)(ii) (1 mark): State the formula linking weight, mass and gravitational field strength. (1)
November 2020 (R), Paper 2, Q3(a)(iii) (2 marks): The mass of the stone block is 130 kg. Calculate the weight of the stone block. (2) weight = N
November 2020 (R), Paper 2, Q3(b)(i) (2 marks): State the principle of moments. (2)
November 2020 (R), Paper 2, Q3(b)(ii) (3 marks): The builder is pushing down with a force of 520 N to keep the plank horizontal. Calculate distance X. (3) distance X = m
November 2020 (R), Paper 2, Q3(b)(iii) (1 mark): Calculate the length of the plank. (1) length of plank = m
January 2020, Paper 1, Q2(a)(i) (2 marks): The upward force acting on the ship is called upthrust. This force is shown on the diagram. Draw another labelled arrow on the diagram to show the other vertica
January 2020, Paper 1, Q2(a)(ii) (2 marks): Forces are vector quantities. State what is meant by the term vector quantity. (2)
January 2020, Paper 1, Q2(a)(iii) (1 mark): Give another example of a vector quantity. (1)
January 2020, Paper 1, Q4(a)(i) (1 mark): State the formula linking weight, mass and gravitational field strength (g). (1)
January 2020, Paper 1, Q4(a)(ii) (2 marks): Calculate the mass of the student. (2) mass = kg
January 2020, Paper 2, Q3(a)(i) (1 mark): State the formula linking momentum, mass and velocity. (1)
January 2020, Paper 2, Q3(a)(ii) (2 marks): Show that the momentum of stone A is approximately 50 kg m/s. (2)
January 2020, Paper 2, Q3(b)(i) (4 marks): After the collision, both stones move in the same direction as the initial direction of stone A. The velocity of stone A after the collision is 0.40 m/s. Calcul
January 2020, Paper 2, Q3(b)(ii) (3 marks): When the stones collided, they were in contact for a time of 25 ms. Calculate the magnitude of the force stone A exerted on stone B in this collision. (3) force
January 2020 (R), Paper 1, Q3(a)(i) (1 mark): Which of these factors affects thinking distance? (1) A condition of the tyres B consumption of alcohol by the driver C mass of the vehicle D condition of the r
January 2020 (R), Paper 1, Q3(a)(ii) (1 mark): Which of these factors affects both thinking distance and braking distance? (1) A condition of the brakes B condition of the road C mass of the vehicle D speed
January 2020 (R), Paper 1, Q5(b) (5 marks): The student suggests that the ball will reach the ground with a speed that is less than 16 m/s because of air resistance. Use ideas about forces to justify the
January 2020 (R), Paper 1, Q12(b)(i) (2 marks): Calculate the weight of the wire. Give your answer in mN. (2) weight = mN
January 2020 (R), Paper 1, Q12(b)(ii) (5 marks): There is an upwards magnetic force of 34 mN acting on the wire. Calculate the acceleration of the wire. (5) acceleration = m/s2 QUESTION 12 CONTINUES ON NEXT PA
January 2020 (R), Paper 2, Q2(a) (1 mark): The weight of the table acts through point G. State the name of point G. (1)
January 2020 (R), Paper 2, Q2(b) (1 mark): State the formula linking moment, force and perpendicular distance from the pivot. (1)
January 2020 (R), Paper 2, Q2(c) (3 marks): The moment of the weight force of the table about the hinge is 92 N m. By using the principle of moments, calculate the force S that a person applies to keep th
January 2020 (R), Paper 2, Q2(d) (1 mark): State Newton’s third law. (1)
January 2020 (R), Paper 2, Q2(e) (2 marks): State the magnitude and the direction of the force that the table applies to the person holding the table. (2) magnitude = N direction =
January 2020 (R), Paper 2, Q3(a) (1 mark): State the formula linking momentum, mass and velocity. (1)
January 2020 (R), Paper 2, Q3(b) (3 marks): Calculate the momentum of the neutron. Give a unit with your answer. [mass of neutron = 1.67 × 10–27 kg] (3) momentum = unit
January 2020 (R), Paper 2, Q3(c) (1 mark): State what is meant by the term conservation of momentum. (1)
January 2020 (R), Paper 2, Q3(d) (4 marks): Diagram 2 shows that when the neutron collides with the uranium-235 nucleus, they combine to give a uranium-236 nucleus. After collision v uranium-236 Diagram 2
January 2020 (R), Paper 2, Q4(b)(ii) (2 marks): When the hammer hits the metal, the hammer comes to rest without rebounding. Calculate the mean (average) force needed to bring the hammer to rest in a time of
June 2019, Paper 1, Q4(b) (4 marks): The speed of the car affects the thinking distance and the braking distance. Discuss other factors that affect the thinking distance and the braking distance of
June 2019, Paper 1, Q5(a)(i) (1 mark): Draw a cross on the line to show the elastic limit of the spring. (1)
June 2019, Paper 1, Q5(a)(ii) (2 marks): Sketch another line to show how the extension will change when the force is decreased from its maximum value back to 0. (2)
June 2019, Paper 1, Q8(a)(i) (3 marks): Draw labelled arrows on the diagram to show the forces acting on Schiaparelli as it fell. (3) spacecraft
June 2019, Paper 1, Q8(a)(ii) (4 marks): Schiaparelli then opened a parachute to slow down. Explain how the spacecraft reached a low terminal velocity after opening its parachute. Use ideas about force
June 2019, Paper 2, Q4(b)(ii) (2 marks): Draw an arrow to show the force on the nucleus due to the alpha particle. Label this force Z. (2)
June 2019, Paper 2, Q4(c) (3 marks): The alpha particle experiences a resultant force of 3.6 N and has a mass of 6.6 × 10–27 kg. Calculate the acceleration of the alpha particle. (3) acceleration =
June 2019, Paper 2, Q8(a) (1 mark): State the name of point Z. (1)
June 2019, Paper 2, Q8(b)(i) (1 mark): State the formula linking moment, force and perpendicular distance from the pivot. (1)
June 2019, Paper 2, Q8(b)(ii) (4 marks): The bottle does not move. Calculate the weight of the bottle. (4) weight of bottle = N
June 2019 (R), Paper 1, Q8(a)(i) (1 mark): Which statement is correct about the parachute jumper at point A? (1) A acceleration and air resistance are equal B acceleration and velocity are equal C weight
June 2019 (R), Paper 1, Q8(b) (4 marks): The parachute jumper opens her parachute at point B. Her velocity decreases until she reaches terminal velocity again at point C. Explain this change in velocit
June 2019 (R), Paper 1, Q10(a)(i) (1 mark): Force X opposes the motion of the van. State the name of force X. (1)
June 2019 (R), Paper 1, Q10(a)(ii) (1 mark): The resultant force acting on the van is 1500 N. Calculate the magnitude of force X. [assume X is the only horizontal force opposing the motion of the van] (1)
June 2019 (R), Paper 1, Q10(b)(i) (1 mark): State the formula linking resultant force, mass and acceleration. (1)
June 2019 (R), Paper 1, Q10(b)(ii) (3 marks): The mass of the van is 1900 kg. Calculate the acceleration of the van when it brakes. Give the unit. (3) acceleration = unit
June 2019 (R), Paper 1, Q10(b)(iv) (2 marks): Describe two factors that would increase the braking distance. (2) 1 2
June 2019 (R), Paper 1, Q10(c) (4 marks): When the van is fully loaded its mass increases to 2500 kg. Calculate the time taken to bring the fully loaded van to rest when it is travelling at an initial s
June 2019 (R), Paper 2, Q7(a)(i) (1 mark): State the formula linking momentum, mass and velocity. (1)
June 2019 (R), Paper 2, Q7(a)(ii) (2 marks): The white ball has a mass of 170 g. Calculate the momentum of the white ball. (2) momentum = kgm/s
June 2019 (R), Paper 2, Q7(b)(i) (4 marks): The black ball has a mass of 160 g. After the collision, the black ball moves away from the white ball with a velocity of 5.0m/s. Calculate the velocity of the
June 2019 (R), Paper 2, Q7(b)(ii) (2 marks): During the collision, the white ball exerts a force of 80 N on the black ball. The direction of this force is to the right. State the magnitude and direction of

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