Lesson M8.3.1
M8.3.1 Weight and motion under constant acceleration Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Maths, Unit 18
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The 20 questions
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What standard acceleration due to gravity is used in UK A-level maths mechanics?
- 9.81 m s^-2
- 10 m s^-2
- 9.8 m s^-1
- 9.8 m s^-2
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What is the formula relating weight W, mass m, and gravitational acceleration g?
- W = m/g
- W = m + g
- W = mg
- W = g/m
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If air resistance is ignored, what type of motion does a falling object experience?
- Constant speed
- Deceleration
- Constant acceleration
- Increasing acceleration
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What is the direction of the weight force acting on any object near Earth?
- Horizontally
- Vertically upwards
- Perpendicular to surface
- Vertically downwards
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Which SUVAT variable represents constant acceleration in vertical motion problems?
- a
- s
- u
- v
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What is the initial velocity of an object dropped from rest from a cliff?
- Unknown
- Maximum
- 9.8 m s^-1
- Zero
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Which units are correct for measuring the weight of an object?
- Newton-seconds
- Grams
- Newtons
- Kilograms
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Which units are correct for measuring the mass of an object?
- Joules
- Newtons
- Kilograms
- Metres
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An object of mass 4 kg falls freely. What is the magnitude of its weight?
- 9.8 N
- 39.2 N
- 392 N
- 4 N
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A particle is projected vertically upwards. What is its instantaneous velocity at its maximum height?
- Maximum speed
- -9.8 m s^-1
- 0 m s^-1
- 9.8 m s^-1
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An object of mass 5 kg accelerates downwards at 9.8 m s^-2. What is the resultant force?
- 0 N
- 5 N
- 9.8 N
- 49 N
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What happens to the magnitude of a falling object's speed each second under gravity?
- Decreases by 9.8 m s^-1
- Stays constant
- Doubles
- Increases by 9.8 m s^-1
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A ball is thrown upwards with initial speed u. What is its acceleration at the peak?
- u m s^-2
- Zero
- 9.8 m s^-2 downwards
- 9.8 m s^-2 upwards
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What assumption is always made regarding acceleration when applying SUVAT equations?
- Proportional to displacement
- Zero
- Variable
- Constant
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A stone is dropped and hits the ground after 2 s. What is its downward speed just before impact?
- 19.6 m s^-1
- 9.8 m s^-1
- 39.2 m s^-1
- 4.9 m s^-1
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An object takes 3 s to fall from rest. How far does it fall?
- 88.2 m
- 14.7 m
- 29.4 m
- 44.1 m
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A 2 kg mass is lifted upwards with an acceleration of 2 m s^-2. What is the tension?
- 4 N
- 15.6 N
- 23.6 N
- 19.6 N
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Why are horizontal and vertical motions treated independently in particle mechanics?
- Forces are perpendicular
- Velocities are equal
- Mass is zero
- Gravity acts horizontally
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A package of weight W is dropped from a stationary hot-air balloon. What is its initial acceleration?
- 9.8 m s^-2
- W m s^-2
- Dependent on mass
- Zero
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What term describes motion where the only force acting on the body is gravity?
- Free fall
- Static motion
- Terminal velocity
- Equilibrium
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