Question detail
Which option best applies acceleration for Uniform acceleration (HT only) 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. 2 m/s² — definition focus for acceleration
- B. This confuses distance and displacement and does not answer Uniform acceleration (HT only).
- 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: 2 m/s² — definition focus for acceleration
Explanation
The correct option is 2 m/s² — definition focus for acceleration. 2 m/s² — definition focus for acceleration is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to (HT only) Use v^2 - u^2 = 2as to calculate acceleration when velocities and distance are known. This answer belongs to Uniform acceleration (HT only) 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 distance and displacement, omit the required force or motion condition, or move away from the exact subtopic being tested.
Common mistake
Common Mistake in Calculating Acceleration
Students often confuse the variables in the equation v^2 - u^2 = 2as, leading to incorrect calculations of acceleration.
Ensure to clearly identify final velocity (v), initial velocity (u), and distance (s) before substituting into the equation.
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