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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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1. Speed = distance ÷ time. Distance = 120 m, time = 8 s. Speed? (2 marks)

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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