CAIE IGCSE Physics 1.5.1.12 Circular Motion Caused By a Force Questions

Practise explaining inward resultant force and acceleration in constant-speed circular motion, and predict how speed, radius and available force affect the path.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Physics 0625

Exam points

  • Explain the inward resultant force and acceleration in constant-speed circular motion and predict path changes.

CAIE IGCSE Physics 1.5.1.12 Circular Motion Caused By a Force Questions question 1

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Question (a)

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Fig. 2.2 shows a car travelling at constant speed around corner A on a road.

Fig. 2.2

Fig. 2.2

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Question (i)

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On Fig. 2.2, mark with an arrow the direction of the resultant force acting on the car as it travels around corner A.

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Question (ii)

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Corner B has a smaller radius than corner A . The car travels at the same speed around corner B as around corner A.

State how the resultant force changes due to the car travelling around a corner of smaller radius.

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