Question detail
Which option best applies distance 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. Distance is how far an object moves, while displacement includes direction — definition focus for distance
- B. This confuses distance and displacement 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: Distance is how far an object moves, while displacement includes direction — definition focus for distance
Explanation
The correct option is Distance is how far an object moves, while displacement includes direction — definition focus for distance. Distance is how far an object moves, while displacement includes direction — definition focus for distance is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to use the equation distance travelled = speed x time. 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 distance and displacement, omit the required force or motion condition, or move away from the exact subtopic being tested.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding the Distance Equation
Students often confuse the equation distance = speed x time, thinking that speed can be added to distance instead of multiplied.
To fix this, students should practice using the equation correctly by substituting values for speed and time, ensuring they multiply these values to find the correct distance.
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