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Edexcel IGCSE O Levels: Forces and Motions Quiz
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Edexcel IGCSE O Levels: Forces and Motions Quiz

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What is the defining characteristic of a vector quantity?

  • It has only direction
  • It has both magnitude and direction (correct)
  • It has only magnitude
  • It has neither magnitude nor direction
  • According to Newton's First Law, what happens to an object at rest when no external force is acting on it?

  • It accelerates indefinitely
  • It remains at rest (correct)
  • It moves in the opposite direction
  • It begins to move with constant speed
  • In Newton's Second Law, what is the relationship between acceleration and mass when a net force is acting on an object?

  • There is no relationship between acceleration and mass
  • Acceleration is inversely proportional to mass (correct)
  • Acceleration is directly proportional to mass
  • Acceleration is equal to mass
  • Which type of force is responsible for objects coming to a stop when pushed across a surface?

    <p>Friction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Newton's Third Law state about the interaction between two objects?

    <p>The forces exerted are always in opposite directions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes an object experiencing balanced forces?

    <p>The object is moving at a constant speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What force opposes the motion of an object through air?

    <p>Air resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Newton's Second Law of Motion state about the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration?

    <p>Force = mass × acceleration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does gravity have on objects near the surface of the Earth?

    <p>It pulls objects towards Earth’s center</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Newton's Third Law imply about the interaction between two objects?

    <p>The forces involved occur simultaneously</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Vector Quantities

    • A vector quantity has both magnitude (amount of movement) and direction.

    Newton's Laws

    Newton's First Law

    • When no external force is acting on an object at rest, it will remain at rest.
    • If an object is moving, it will maintain its velocity (speed and direction) if no external force is applied.

    Newton's Second Law

    • Acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass (F = ma).
    • The greater the mass of an object, the less it will accelerate when a net force is applied.

    Frictional Forces

    • Frictional forces are responsible for objects coming to a stop when pushed across a surface.

    Newton's Third Law

    • The law states that every action has an equal and opposite reaction.
    • When two objects interact, they apply forces to one another that are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction.

    Balanced Forces

    • An object experiencing balanced forces will not change its motion (remain at rest or maintain its velocity).

    Air Resistance

    • Air resistance is the force that opposes the motion of an object through air.

    Gravity

    • Gravity exerts a downward force on objects near the surface of the Earth, giving them weight.
    • Gravity accelerates objects towards the center of the Earth at a rate of 9.8 m/s².

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    Test your understanding of fundamental physics concepts related to forces and motions, including force as a vector quantity, its effects on the motion of objects, and the interactions between objects. This quiz specifically covers key concepts in the context of Edexcel IGCSE O Levels.

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