Question detail
Which option best applies displacement for Scalar and vector quantities in AQA GCSE Physics Forces?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Forces and their interactions
Question
- A. Velocity has both magnitude and direction — definition focus for displacement
- B. This confuses mass and weight and does not answer Scalar and vector quantities.
- 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: Velocity has both magnitude and direction — definition focus for displacement
Explanation
The correct option is Velocity has both magnitude and direction — definition focus for displacement. Velocity has both magnitude and direction — definition focus for displacement is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to identify displacement, velocity, acceleration, force, weight and momentum as vector quantities in GCSE contexts. This answer belongs to Scalar and vector quantities 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 mass and weight, omit the required force or motion condition, or move away from the exact subtopic being tested.
Common mistake
Confusing Vector and Scalar Quantities
Students often identify displacement as a scalar quantity instead of a vector quantity.
Remember that displacement has both magnitude and direction, making it a vector quantity. Practice distinguishing between scalar and vector quantities by focusing on their definitions.
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