Question detail
Which option best applies momentum 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. momentum = mass x velocity — calculation 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: momentum = mass x velocity — calculation focus for momentum
Explanation
The correct option is momentum = mass x velocity — calculation focus for momentum. momentum = mass x velocity — calculation focus for momentum is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to (HT only) Interpret data about momentum change, time and force. 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
Confusing change in momentum with total momentum
Students often treat the change in momentum (Δp) as if it were the total momentum of an object, leading to incorrect force calculations when using F = Δp/Δt.
Remember that Δp represents only the difference between initial and final momentum; total momentum is p = mv. When calculating force, use the change in momentum over the time interval, not the absolute momentum value.
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