Eduqas A Level Physics
Eduqas A Level Physics 1.1 Basic Physics Exam Questions
Free Eduqas A Level Physics exam questions on 1.1 Basic Physics, with mark schemes. Covers SI units, homogeneity of equations, scalars and vectors, moments and density.
1.1 Basic Physics exam questions
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About Eduqas A Level Physics 1.1 Basic Physics
This topic sets up the tools used across the whole course.
What you need to know
- SI units Base units and deriving units for quantities such as force and power.
- Homogeneity Checking an equation by comparing the units on each side.
- Vectors Adding vectors and resolving into perpendicular components.
- Moments and density Principle of moments, centre of gravity and ρ = m/V.
Common mistakes in 1.1 Basic Physics
- Treating mass as a vector.
- Forgetting the perpendicular distance in a moment.
- Resolving with sin and cos the wrong way round.
Try three 1.1 Basic Physics exam-style questions
1. Express the newton in SI base units. (1 mark)
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kg m s⁻².
2. A 20 N force acts at 30° to the horizontal. Find the horizontal component. (1 mark)
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20 cos 30° = 17.3 N.
3. State the principle of moments. (2 marks)
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For a body in equilibrium (1), the sum of clockwise moments about a point equals the sum of anticlockwise moments about the same point (1).
1.1 Basic Physics FAQs
What does Basic Physics cover?
Units, vectors, moments and density.
Which practical links here?
Determining density or using moments to find an unknown mass.
Why check homogeneity?
A wrong equation will have mismatched units, though a homogeneous one can still be wrong by a constant.
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