Question detail
Which option best applies acceleration for Required practical: acceleration 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. The surface the trolley moves on — application focus for acceleration
- B. This confuses velocity and acceleration and does not answer Required practical: 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 surface the trolley moves on — application focus for acceleration
Explanation
The correct option is The surface the trolley moves on — application focus for acceleration. The surface the trolley moves on — application focus for acceleration is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to identify control variables in an acceleration investigation. This answer belongs to Required practical: 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 velocity and acceleration, omit the required force or motion condition, or move away from the exact subtopic being tested.
Common mistake
Control Variables Confusion
Students often forget to identify all control variables in an acceleration investigation, focusing only on the changing variables.
To fix this, students should list all factors that must be kept constant, such as surface type, mass of the trolley, and angle of the ramp, to ensure a fair test.
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