Figure 1 shows the velocity-time graph for a car driven along a straight road.
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Figure 1
(a) From B to C the car is moving at a constant velocity.
Complete the sentence.
Choose the answer from the box.
equal to greater than less than
From B to C the forward driving force is the
backward resistive force.
(1)
(b) From C to D the car is slowing down.
What word is used to describe the motion of an object that is slowing down?
(1)
(c) Between A and B the car is accelerating.
Calculate the acceleration of the car between A and B.
Use the equation:
Acceleration = ____________________ m/s2
(2)
(a)
The figure below shows the horizontal forces acting on a car.
2.
(b) Which one of the statements describes the motion of the car?
Tick one box.
It will be slowing down.
(1)
It will be stationary.
It will have a constant speed.
It will be speeding up.
(c) During part of the journey the car is driven at a constant speed for five minutes.
Which one of the equations links distance travelled, speed and time?
Tick one box.
distance travelled = speed + time
distance travelled = speed × time
distance travelled = speed − time
distance travelled = speed ÷ time
(1)
3. Ben makes a series circuit using two
identical cells, a bulb and a switch to
turn the bulb on and off.
(a) Draw a circuit diagram of Ben’s circuit. Use the correct symbols.
The cells have been drawn for you.
2 marks
(a) Draw a line from each circuit symbol below to the correct name.
4. Draw only four lines.
circuit symbol name
2 marks
(b) Fred made circuit 1 as shown below.
(c) Fred then made circuit 2 as shown below.
In the table below, tick a box to show whether circuit 1 and circuit 2 are series or parallel
circuits.
Tick only two boxes.
series parallel
circuit 1
circuit 2
1 mark
(d) What metal is usually used for wires in electric circuits?
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1 mark
(a) Draw a line from each electrical circuit to the correct circuit diagram.
5. Draw only four lines.
electrical circuit circuit diagram
2 marks
In a power station, coal can be used to generate electricity.
6.
(a) Use words from the box to answer the questions below.
chemical electrical gravitational potential
kinetic light sound thermal
1 mark
(i) What is the useful energy transfer when coal is burnt?
............................... energy is transferred to ..............................energy
1 mark
(ii) Some of the energy stored in coal is wasted when it is burnt.
Give the name of one type of energy released that is not useful.
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1 mark
(a) John attaches a ball to a spring. The diagram below shows what happens.
7.
(i) Which arrow shows the direction of the force of the ball on the spring?
Tick the correct box.
1 mark
(ii) Which arrow shows the direction of the force of the spring on the ball?
Tick the correct box.
1 mark
(b) The diagram below shows three metal balls attached to identical springs.
Which ball is the heaviest? Write the letter. Explain your answer.
2 marks
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(a) Tasha puts a small block of wood on a smooth surface.
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She puts different forces on the block.
The diagrams below show the size and direction of these forces.
Will each block move to the left, to the right or stay still?
Tick the correct box in each row.
forces on block moves moves
to the to the stays
left right still
(i)
1 mark
(ii)
1 mark
(i)
1 mark
(ii)
1 mark
Which piece of equipment should Tasha use to measure the forces on the block?
9.
Tick the correct box.
1 mark
(ii) Give the name of the equipment used to measure force.
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1 mark
The diagram shows four forces acting on a plane in flight.
10
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(a) Which arrow represents air resistance?
Give the letter.
.............
1 mark
(b) (i) When the plane is flying at a constant height, which two forces must be
balanced?
Give the letters.
............. and .............
1 mark
(ii) When the plane is flying at a constant speed in the direction shown, which
two forces must be balanced?
Give the letters.
............. and .............
1 mark
