Motion and forces

Scientists often make measurements. The physical quantities they measure fall into two categories: scalars and vectors. Scalar and vector quantities are treated differently in calculations.

This interactive quiz is suitable for GCSE physics students studying scalar quantities, vector quantities and calculations involving forces.

The movement of objects can be described using motion graphs and numerical values. These are both used to help in the design of faster and more efficient vehicles.

This interactive quiz is suitable for GCSE physics students studying motion in a straight line, velocity and acceleration, distance-time graphs, velocity-time graphs and velocity.

Resultant forces will cause acceleration, which can be described and calculated using Newton's laws of motion. Weight is caused by the gravitational effect of a planet attracting an object’s mass.

This interactive quiz is suitable for GCSE physics students studying terminal velocity, Newton's first, second and third laws and braking.

Momentum can be thought of as a combination of mass and velocity. Momentum helps explain some of the most important interactions in nature.

This interactive quiz is suitable for GCSE physics students studying momentum calculations, conservation of momentum and force and momentum.

Stopping vehicles as quickly as possible in an emergency is important but many factors affect this. The driver’s reactions and the road and vehicle conditions play a part, as well as mass and speed.

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