Question detail
Which option best applies that for Acceleration in AQA GCSE Physics Forces?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Forces and motion
Question
- A. The speed remains constant but the direction changes — definition focus for that
- B. This confuses scalar and vector quantities and does not answer Acceleration.
- 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 speed remains constant but the direction changes — definition focus for that
Explanation
The correct option is The speed remains constant but the direction changes — definition focus for that. The speed remains constant but the direction changes — definition focus for that is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to explain that an object can accelerate when its direction changes. This answer belongs to Acceleration 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 Acceleration
Students often think that acceleration only occurs when an object speeds up, ignoring changes in direction.
Emphasize that acceleration occurs whenever there is a change in velocity, which includes changes in direction, even if speed remains constant.
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