Question detail
Which option best applies speed for Distance, displacement, speed and velocity in AQA GCSE Physics Forces?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Forces and motion
Question
- A. Speed in a given direction — definition focus for speed
- B. This confuses speed and velocity and does not answer Distance, displacement, speed and velocity.
- 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: Speed in a given direction — definition focus for speed
Explanation
The correct option is Speed in a given direction — definition focus for speed. Speed in a given direction — definition focus for speed is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to explain why velocity can change if direction changes even when speed is constant. This answer belongs to Distance, displacement, speed and velocity 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 speed and velocity, omit the required force or motion condition, or move away from the exact subtopic being tested.
Common mistake
Confusing Speed and Velocity
Students often think speed and velocity are the same, leading to confusion when direction changes.
Emphasize that speed is a scalar quantity (only magnitude) while velocity is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction).
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