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Physics: Measurement, Forces and Energy

Quick questions on Forces and motion explained: O-Level Combined Science

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What are reading motion graphs?
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On a distance-time graph the gradient is the speed: a steeper line means faster, a horizontal line means stationary. On a speed-time graph the gradient is the acceleration, and the area under the line is the distance travelled. A horizontal line on a speed-time graph means constant speed (zero acceleration).
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State Newton's first law of motion. [2 marks]
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A 2.0 kg2.0\ \text{kg} trolley experiences a resultant force of 6.0 N6.0\ \text{N}. Find its acceleration. [2 marks]
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Explain why an astronaut has the same mass but a smaller weight on the Moon. [2 marks]

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