Question detail
Which option best applies momentum for Momentum and conservation of momentum (HT only) in AQA GCSE Physics Forces?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Momentum
Question
- A. Mass multiplied by velocity — misconception focus for momentum
- B. This confuses moment and force and does not answer Momentum and conservation of momentum (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 — misconception focus for momentum
Explanation
The correct option is Mass multiplied by velocity — misconception focus for momentum. Mass multiplied by velocity — misconception focus for momentum is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to (HT only) State that momentum is conserved in a closed system. This answer belongs to Momentum and conservation of momentum (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
Momentum Conservation Misunderstanding
Students often think that momentum is not conserved if the objects collide and stick together.
Emphasize that momentum is always conserved in a closed system, regardless of whether the objects stick together or bounce apart.
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