0654.P1.5.01 — Know that forces may produce changes in the size, shape and motion of an object: past paper questions

Real questions on 0654.p1.5.01 — know that forces may produce changes in the size, shape and motion of an object

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1. 0654/33 · May/June 2026 · Q11b[3]

   (b) Figure 11.2 shows an empty wheelbarrow resting on the ground. A vertical force of 25N is needed to just lift the rear of the wheelbarrow off the ground. This force is applied 0.70m from the pivot. 25N vertical force Figure 11.2 Calculate the moment of the 25N force about the pivot. State the units of your answer. M...

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2. 0654/42 · February/March 2026 · Q12c[4]

   (c) The moment of a force is the product of the force and the perpendicular distance from the pivot. A uniform beam has a weight of 5.2N and a length of 1.00m. The beam is pivoted about one end. A spring with a spring constant of 27 N/m is attached to the beam at a distance of 0.40m from the pivot, as shown in Figure 1...

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3. 0654/41 · May/June 2023 · Q3b(iv)[2]

   Fig. 3.3 shows the pedal of the bicycle as the athlete pedals. F 0.17 m Fig. 3.3 The moment of the force applied by the athlete is 35.7 N m. Use Fig. 3.3 to calculate the force exerted by the athlete on the pedal. force = N

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4. 0654/32 · February/March 2023 · Q6a[2]

   Fig. 6.1 shows an athlete running on a level road. Four forces A, B, C and D act on the runner. A D B C Fig. 6.1 Force B is the driving force which moves the athlete forward. State the names of forces C and D. C D

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5. 0654/32 · February/March 2023 · Q6b[2]

   Complete the sentence to describe how forces change a body. Forces may change the direction of motion of a body, the of a body and the of a body.

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6. 0654/42 · February/March 2022 · Q9a(ii)[2]

   In the investigation, the student hangs identical masses from each spring. State and explain which of the three springs has the largest spring constant. spring explanation

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What examiners said

Comprehensive responses • Most candidates stated and used the formula F=kx. Limited responses • Few candidates stated and used the formula F1d1 = F2d2. • Many candidates used the formula moment = force x distance from the pivot. • Some candidates did not state the formula used. • Some candidates did not show their working.

— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0654/42 Q12(c) (Cambridge)

A force of 210 N was correctly calculated by almost all candidates.

— Examiner report, May/June 2023, 0654/41 Q3(b)(iv) (Cambridge)

Weight and drag were correctly identified by many candidates as forces C and D respectively.

— Examiner report, February/March 2023, 0654/32 Q6(a) (Cambridge)