Question detail
Which option best applies HT only for Momentum and force (HT only) in AQA GCSE Physics Forces?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Momentum
Question
- A. To minimize the risk of injury to any single part of the body — definition focus for HT only
- 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: To minimize the risk of injury to any single part of the body — definition focus for HT only
Explanation
The correct option is To minimize the risk of injury to any single part of the body — definition focus for HT only. To minimize the risk of injury to any single part of the body — definition focus for HT only is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to (HT only) Explain how seat belts increase stopping time and spread forces across the body. 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 Seat Belt Functionality
Students often think that seat belts only restrain passengers without understanding how they increase stopping time and spread forces across the body.
Emphasize that seat belts work by increasing the time over which the passenger comes to a stop, thereby reducing the force experienced by the body during a collision.
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