Cambridge IGCSE Physics practice

Paper 3 structured question: Effects of forces

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Effects of forces

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Paper 3Theory (Core)1 marks

A cyclist is riding around a circular track at a constant speed.

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The cyclist maintains a constant speed but is changing direction as they navigate the curve of the track.

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State the effect of the resultant force on the cyclist's motion.
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Paper 3Theory (Core)3 marks

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The car experiences a resultant force that acts in the opposite direction to its motion.

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Explain what happens to the car's velocity when the brakes are applied.
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