Physics Revision (Theme 1: Motion, Forces & Energy)

The diagram shows arrows representing two vector quantities.

Which diagram shows the resultant R of these two vectors?

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Which quantity is a vector?

• energy

• force

• speed

• time

The diameter of a copper wire is thought to be approximately 0.3 mm.

Which instrument should be used to obtain a more accurate measurement of the diameter of the

wire?

• measuring tape

• metre rule

• micrometer screw gauge

• vernier caliper

A cylindrical can is rolled along the ruler shown in the diagram.

The can rolls over twice.

What is the circumference (distance all round) of the can?

• 13cm

• 14cm

• 26cm

• 28cm

The diagram shows a measuring cylinder used to measure the volume of a small stone.

What is the volume of the stone?

• 8cm³

• 9cm³

• 14cm³

• 26cm³

The following statements are about motion.

Which statements describe vector quantities?

• 1 and 2

• 1 and 3

• 2 and 3

• 2 and 4

What is the reading on this micrometer?

• 5.43 mm

• 6.63 mm

• 7.30 mm

• 8.13 mm

A student studies some equations.

How many vector quantities are contained in the equations?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The graph shows how the speed of a van changes with time for part of its journey. In which labelled section is the van decelerating?

• A

• B

• C

• D

A large stone is dropped from a bridge into a river. Air resistance can be ignored.

Which row describes the acceleration and the speed of the stone as it falls?

• A

• B

• C

• D