1. Speed = distance ÷ time. Distance = 120 m, time = 8 s. Speed? (2 marks)
Forces & Motion Basics
Introductory forces and motion practice aligned to common IGCSE physics topic areas.
Science (Physics) · Forces & Motion · Year 10 · 25 mins · 20 marks · 10 questions
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Speed = distance ÷ time. Distance = 120 m, time = 8 s. Speed? (2 marks)
The SI unit of force is the: (2 marks)
Weight on Earth ≈ mass × 10 N/kg. Mass = 5 kg. Approximate weight? (2 marks)
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2. The SI unit of force is the: (2 marks)
- Joule
- Newton
- Watt
- Pascal
3. Weight on Earth ≈ mass × 10 N/kg. Mass = 5 kg. Approximate weight? (2 marks)
4. Acceleration is the rate of change of: (2 marks)
- Distance
- Speed
- Velocity
- Force
5. A car accelerates from 0 to 20 m/s in 5 s. Acceleration? (2 marks)
6. F = ma. Mass = 2 kg, acceleration = 3 m/s². Force? (2 marks)
7. Friction always acts: (2 marks)
- In the direction of motion
- Opposite to relative motion
- Upwards only
- Downwards only
8. On a speed-time graph, the area under the line represents: (2 marks)
9. Terminal velocity occurs when: (2 marks)
- Weight > drag
- Weight < drag
- Weight = drag
- Acceleration is maximum
10. A resultant force of 0 N on a moving object means it: (2 marks)
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- 1. 15 m/s
- 2. Newton
- 3. 50 N
- 4. Velocity
- 5. 4 m/s²
- 6. 6 N
- 7. Opposite to relative motion
- 8. Distance
- 9. Weight = drag
- 10. Moves at constant velocity
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