Question detail
Which option best applies momentum for Momentum and force (HT only) in AQA GCSE Physics Forces?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Momentum
Question
- A. Mass multiplied by velocity — definition focus for momentum
- B. This confuses moment and force and does not answer Momentum and force (HT only).
- 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 Momentum.
Answer
The correct answer is: Mass multiplied by velocity — definition focus for momentum
Explanation
The correct option is Mass multiplied by velocity — definition focus for momentum. Mass multiplied by velocity — definition focus for momentum is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to (HT only) Apply qualitative momentum reasoning to vehicle safety scenarios. This answer belongs to Momentum and force (HT only) within Momentum, so it must use precise AQA GCSE Physics forces and motion vocabulary. The other options are wrong because they either confuse moment and force, omit the required force or motion condition, or move away from the exact subtopic being tested.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Momentum in Safety
Students often confuse momentum with kinetic energy when explaining vehicle safety features.
Focus on defining momentum as mass multiplied by velocity and emphasize that momentum is conserved in collisions, while kinetic energy can be transformed or dissipated.
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