0653.P1.5.06 — Know that an object either remains at rest or continues in a straight line at constant speed unless there is a resultant force on the object: past paper questions
Real questions on 0653.p1.5.06 — know that an object either remains at rest or continues in a straight line at constant speed unless there is a resultant force on the object
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- 0653/31 · May/June 2025 · Q7a(ii)[1]
Complete the sentences about the motorcycle. The motorcycle is moving at constant speed along a level road. The total resistance force is 250 N.
See it on the paper → - 0653/32 · February/March 2024 · Q6a(iii)[1]
Explain why force Q and force S must be equal and opposite.
See it on the paper → - 0653/31 · October/November 2023 · Q3b[2]
Complete the sentences about energy transfers. The aircraft uses fuel for combustion. When the aircraft climbs higher at a constant speed, energy is transferred from energy to energy.
See it on the paper → - 0653/12 · October/November 2022 · Q32[1]
In which situation is potential energy increasing?
See it on the paper → - 0653/12 · October/November 2022 · Q34[1]
In which position does the box become the hottest?
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What examiners said
Only a few candidates knew the term resultant force. Candidates are reminded that an object will either remain still or continue to move at a constant speed unless a resultant force is acting on it. In the question there is no resultant force, so the motorcycle will continue at a constant speed.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0653/31 Q7(a)(ii) (Cambridge)
This question was challenging for most candidates. Forces S and Q must be equal and opposite so that the boat will not accelerate or decelerate. If there was a difference between the value of the forces the speed would change. Incorrect responses included that the boat won’t move if the forces are the same, and that the boat might overturn if the forces aren’t balanced.
— Examiner report, February/March 2024, 0653/32 Q6(a)(iii) (Cambridge)
Very few candidates scored full marks for this question. Kinetic energy was frequently given for either answer. Some candidates wrote gravitational for the second response instead of the complete term, gravitational potential (energy).
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0653/31 Q3(b) (Cambridge)
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