Question detail
Which option best applies F = ma for Newton's laws of motion in AQA GCSE Physics Forces?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Forces and motion
Question
- A. Force equals mass times acceleration — definition focus for F = ma
- B. This confuses scalar and vector quantities and does not answer Newton's laws of motion.
- C. This is too vague because it does not use the force or motion quantity named in the objective.
- D. This reverses the physical cause and effect for Forces and motion.
Answer
The correct answer is: Force equals mass times acceleration — definition focus for F = ma
Explanation
The correct option is Force equals mass times acceleration — definition focus for F = ma. Force equals mass times acceleration — definition focus for F = ma is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to apply MS 3b and MS 3c skills when using F = ma. This answer belongs to Newton's laws of motion within Forces and motion, so it must use precise AQA GCSE Physics forces and motion vocabulary. The other options are wrong because they either confuse scalar and vector quantities, omit the required force or motion condition, or move away from the exact subtopic being tested.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Force and Acceleration
Students often confuse the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration, thinking that increasing mass will always increase acceleration.
Remember that according to Newton's second law (F = ma), if mass increases while force remains constant, acceleration will actually decrease. Focus on how force and mass interact to determine acceleration.
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