Question detail
Which option best applies resultant force for Newton's laws of motion in AQA GCSE Physics Forces?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Forces and motion
Question
- A. The object accelerates — application focus for resultant force
- B. This confuses velocity and acceleration 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: The object accelerates — application focus for resultant force
Explanation
The correct option is The object accelerates — application focus for resultant force. The object accelerates — application focus for resultant force is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to explain that a non-zero resultant force causes acceleration. 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 velocity and acceleration, omit the required force or motion condition, or move away from the exact subtopic being tested.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Resultant Force
Students often think that a non-zero resultant force means the object will always speed up, ignoring the possibility of changing direction.
Clarify that a non-zero resultant force causes acceleration, which can be an increase or decrease in speed or a change in direction.
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