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Edexel Physics

The document outlines a physics assessment with a total of 70 marks, divided into three sections: Multiple-Choice Questions (10 marks), Short Answer Questions (20 marks), and Analytical, Reasoning and Mathematical Questions (40 marks). It covers topics such as terminal velocity, forces acting on objects, safety measures in vehicles, momentum, and Hook's Law. Each section includes specific questions requiring calculations, explanations, and definitions related to physics concepts.

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Edexel Physics

The document outlines a physics assessment with a total of 70 marks, divided into three sections: Multiple-Choice Questions (10 marks), Short Answer Questions (20 marks), and Analytical, Reasoning and Mathematical Questions (40 marks). It covers topics such as terminal velocity, forces acting on objects, safety measures in vehicles, momentum, and Hook's Law. Each section includes specific questions requiring calculations, explanations, and definitions related to physics concepts.

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Total Marks: 70

Section A: Multiple-Choice Questions (10 marks)

1. A skydiver reaches terminal velocity when:


a) The air resistance is greater than the weight.
b) The air resistance equals the weight.
c) The weight becomes zero.
d) The acceleration doubles.
2. If the resultant force acting on an object is zero, the object:
a) must remain stationary
b) must move at a constant velocity
c) must be in free fall
d) could either remain stationary or move at constant velocity
3. The turning effect of a force depends on:
a) The force applied and its direction.
b) The perpendicular distance from the pivot and the force applied.
c) The mass of the object and gravity.
d) The speed of rotation.
4. A car traveling at 30 m/s comes to rest in 3 seconds. What is its average deceleration?
a) 10 m/s²
b) 15 m/s²
c) 20 m/s²
d) 30 m/s²
5. What is the main factor affecting the braking distance of a car?
a) Mass of the car
b) Speed of the car
c) Reaction time of the driver
d) Both a and b

Section B: Short Answer Questions (20 marks)

6. (4 marks) Define terminal velocity. Briefly explain how an object reaches terminal
velocity during free fall.
7. (4 marks) Explain how airbags, seatbelts, and crumple zones improve safety during
car crashes.
8. (4 marks) A car traveling at 25 m/s has a driver with a reaction time of 0.8 seconds.
a) Calculate the thinking distance.
b) If the car's braking distance is 30 meters, find the stopping distance.
9. (4 marks) A 5 m beam is balanced on a pivot located 1.5 m from one end. A 15 N
weight is hung 1 m from the pivot on the shorter side. Calculate the force required on
the other side of the pivot to keep the beam in equilibrium.
10. (4 marks) State Hook’s Law. What is elastic limit?
Section C: Analytical, Reasoning and Mathematical Questions (40 marks)

10. (7 marks) A 70 kg skydiver jumps from a plane.


a) Calculate the force of gravity acting on the skydiver (g = 9.8 m/s²).
b) Explain how the forces acting on the skydiver change as they fall and safely land on
earth.

11. (4 marks) A car is traveling on a wet road and skids when the driver suddenly applies
the brakes.
a) Explain how friction affects the stopping distance.
b) Mention two factors that could increase the risk of skidding.

12. (4 marks) A car of mass 1500 kg is traveling at 20 m/s. It crashes into a barrier and
comes to rest in 0.5 seconds.
a) Calculate the change in momentum of the car.
b) Determine the average force exerted on the car by the barrier.

13. (6 marks) A bus is traveling at 15 m/s when the driver sees an obstacle 50 m ahead.
The reaction time of the driver is 1 second, and the bus decelerates at 5 m/s².
a) Calculate the thinking distance.
b) Find the braking distance.
c) Determine whether the bus stops before hitting the obstacle.

14. (6 marks) A child pushes a seesaw with a force of 40 N at a distance of 1.5 m from
the pivot.
a) Calculate the moment of the force.
b) If the seesaw is balanced, and another child is sitting 2.5 m from the pivot, calculate
the force exerted by the second child.

15. (7 marks) Two vehicles, A and B, are involved in a head-on collision. Vehicle A
(1000 kg) was moving at 20 m/s, and Vehicle B (800 kg) was moving at 15 m/s in the
opposite direction.
a) Calculate the total momentum before the collision.
b) If the vehicles stick together after the collision, calculate their final velocity.

16. (6 marks) Explain how you could determine whether an spring obey Hook’s Law or
not.

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