Three and four mark questions
These are similar to one and two mark questions but you will be expected to write in more depth for three and four mark questions.
Edexcel questions courtesy of Pearson Education Ltd.
Sample question 1 - Foundation and Higher
Question
The diagram shows the apparatus used to investigate moments. The 2 N weight is placed 60 cm from the pivot. The newtonmeter is placed 10 cm from the pivot.
The metre ruler is replaced by an iron bar. The iron bar is 1 m long and has a weight of 10 N. The newtonmeter and the 2 N weight stay in their original position. Explain how this change affects the reading on the newtonmeter. [3 marks]
The reading increases because the weight of the bar causes a greater moment in the same direction as the 2 N weight than the moment caused by the (lighter) ruler.
Sample question 2 - Higher
Question
The diagram below shows the glider at rest on the air track. Complete the diagram to show the forces acting on the glider. Label the forces. One force arrow has been drawn for you.
Make sure the arrows are the same length.