A-LevelPhysicsDynamicsOct/Nov 2023Paper 1 Q81 Mark

A resultant force causes an object to accelerate. What is equal to the resultant force?

Q: What topic does this question test?

This question tests Dynamics in A-Level Physics (syllabus code 9702). It is worth 1 mark.

Athe acceleration of the object per unit mass

Bthe change in kinetic energy of the object per unit time

Cthe change in momentum of the object per unit time

Dthe change in velocity of the object per unit time

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is C: the change in momentum of the object per unit time

📋 Examiner Report & Trap Analysis

Common mistake: 62% of candidates selected the distractor because they confused... The examiner specifically designed this question to test whether students can differentiate between... To secure full marks, candidates must demonstrate...

🎯 Mark Scheme Breakdown

Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.

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About This A-Level Physics Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Dynamics in A-Level Physics (syllabus code 9702). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Physics Oct/Nov 2023 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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