Question detail
Which option best applies metres per second squared for Acceleration in AQA GCSE Physics Forces?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Forces and motion
Question
- A. Its speed increases by 5 m/s every second — application focus for metres per second squared
- B. This confuses velocity and acceleration 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: Its speed increases by 5 m/s every second — application focus for metres per second squared
Explanation
The correct option is Its speed increases by 5 m/s every second — application focus for metres per second squared. Its speed increases by 5 m/s every second — application focus for metres per second squared is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to state that acceleration is measured in metres per second squared. 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 velocity and acceleration, omit the required force or motion condition, or move away from the exact subtopic being tested.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Acceleration Units
Students often confuse the units of acceleration, stating it as metres per second (m/s) instead of metres per second squared (m/s²).
Remember that acceleration is the rate of change of velocity, which requires the time component to be squared in the units. Always express acceleration as m/s².
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