Question detail
Which option best applies resultant force for Resultant forces in AQA GCSE Physics Forces?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Forces and their interactions
Question
- A. 5 N to the right — misconception focus for resultant force
- B. This confuses resultant force and balanced forces and does not answer Resultant forces.
- 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 their interactions.
Answer
The correct answer is: 5 N to the right — misconception focus for resultant force
Explanation
The correct option is 5 N to the right — misconception focus for resultant force. 5 N to the right — misconception focus for resultant force is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to calculate resultant force for forces acting in opposite directions. This answer belongs to Resultant forces within Forces and their interactions, so it must use precise AQA GCSE Physics forces and motion vocabulary. The other options are wrong because they either confuse resultant force and balanced forces, omit the required force or motion condition, or move away from the exact subtopic being tested.
Common mistake
Confusing Resultant Force Calculation
Students often incorrectly add or subtract forces acting in opposite directions without considering their magnitudes properly.
To calculate the resultant force, ensure to subtract the smaller force from the larger force and indicate the direction of the resultant force.
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