Force and Laws of Motion Question paper

📋 Newton's Laws of Motion

80-Mark Question Paper

Class: 9 | Subject: Science (Physics) | Chapter: Force and Laws of Motion

Total Marks: 80 | Time: 2.5 Hours

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions

[5 Marks] - 1 mark each

1 Mark

Q1.

Which of the following best defines inertia?

(a) The force applied on an object

(b) The tendency of an object to resist change in its state of motion

(c) The acceleration produced in an object

(d) The weight of an object

1 Mark

Q2.

A ball rolls on a rough floor and comes to rest after some time. This can be explained by:

(a) Newton's First Law

(b) Newton's Second Law

(c) Both First and Second Laws

(d) Newton's Third Law

1 Mark

Q3.

The SI unit of momentum is:

(a) kg⋅m⋅s^-1

(b) kg⋅m⋅s^-2

(c) N⋅s

(d) Both (a) and (c)

1 Mark

Q4.

When a gun is fired, the gun recoils backwards. Which law of motion explains this?

(a) First Law

(b) Second Law

(c) Third Law

(d) Law of Conservation of Energy

1 Mark

Q5.

Which of the following has more inertia?

(a) A 5 kg stone

(b) A 5 kg cotton ball

(c) Both have equal inertia

(d) Cannot be determined

Section B: Very Short Answer Questions

[8 Marks] - Answer ANY 4 out of 5 (2 marks each)

2 Marks

Q6.

Differentiate between balanced and unbalanced forces with one example each.

2 Marks

Q7.

Define momentum. Write its SI unit and formula.

2 Marks

Q8.

Why is it important to wear a seatbelt while traveling in a car? Explain using Newton's First Law.

2 Marks

Q9.

A cricket fielder pulls his hand back while catching a fast-moving ball. Why does he do this?

2 Marks

Q10.

What is friction? How does it relate to Newton's Laws of Motion?

Section C: Short Answer Questions

[12 Marks] - Answer all 4 questions (3 marks each)

3 Marks

Q11.

A force of 5 N is applied to move two objects A and B. Object A (mass 2 kg) accelerates at 2.5 m/s², while object B accelerates at 1.25 m/s². Calculate the mass of object B and explain why different accelerations occur.

3 Marks

Q12.

Explain Newton's Second Law mathematically. How would you use it to calculate the force required to accelerate a 3 kg object at 4 m/s²?

3 Marks

Q13.

When a skateboard and a truck push each other (action-reaction), why does the skateboard move faster than the truck? Explain your answer with Newton's Third Law.

3 Marks

Q14.

A 10 kg block is placed on a rough surface. A force of 40 N is needed to start moving it, but only 30 N is needed to keep it moving. Explain this using the concept of static and kinetic friction.

Section D: Long Answer Questions

[45 Marks] - Answer ANY 3 out of 4 questions (15 marks each)

15 Marks

Q15.

Newton's Laws and Vehicle Safety:

A car with mass 1000 kg is moving at 20 m/s on a highway. The driver sees an obstacle and applies brakes, bringing the car to a stop in 5 seconds.

(a) Calculate the acceleration of the car. (2 marks)
(b) Using Newton's Second Law, calculate the braking force. (3 marks)
(c) Explain how Newton's First Law relates to injuries during sudden braking. (3 marks)
(d) If a 60 kg passenger is sitting in the car, what is the force exerted by the seatbelt on the passenger? (3 marks)
(e) Explain why airbags reduce injuries during collisions. (4 marks)

15 Marks

Q16.

Momentum and Collisions:

Two balls collide on a frictionless surface:
Ball A: mass = 2 kg, initial velocity = 10 m/s (right)
Ball B: mass = 3 kg, initial velocity = 4 m/s (left)
After collision, Ball A moves at 2 m/s (right).

(a) Define momentum and explain its importance in collisions. (3 marks)
(b) Calculate the initial momentum of Ball A and Ball B. (3 marks)
(c) Using the Law of Conservation of Momentum, find the final velocity of Ball B. (4 marks)
(d) Is this collision elastic or inelastic? Justify your answer by calculating kinetic energies. (3 marks)
(e) What real-world application does this collision model represent? (2 marks)

15 Marks

Q17.

Force and Motion in Real Life:

A 50 kg person jumps out of a stationary rowing boat (mass 100 kg) with a horizontal velocity of 2 m/s.

(a) State Newton's Third Law and explain how it applies to this situation. (3 marks)
(b) Using the Law of Conservation of Momentum, calculate the velocity of the boat after the person jumps. (4 marks)
(c) Calculate the momentum of both the person and the boat after the jump. (3 marks)
(d) Explain why the person and boat move in opposite directions even though they experience equal and opposite forces. (3 marks)
(e) If the boat experiences a friction force of 50 N, how long will it continue to move backward before stopping? (2 marks)

15 Marks

Q18.

Comprehensive Force Analysis:

A 1500 kg car accelerates from rest to 25 m/s in 8 seconds on a horizontal road with a friction force of 2000 N.

(a) Calculate the acceleration of the car. (2 marks)
(b) Using F = ma, calculate the net force on the car. (2 marks)
(c) Find the engine force (applied force) needed to overcome friction and accelerate the car. (3 marks)
(d) Calculate the momentum of the car at the final velocity. (2 marks)
(e) If the car brakes with the same friction force of 2000 N, how long will it take to stop? (2 marks)
(f) Draw a force diagram showing all forces acting on the car during acceleration. (2 marks)

Section E: Practical & Application Questions

[10 Marks] - Answer ANY 2 out of 3 questions (5 marks each)

5 Marks

Q19.

Experimental Design - Inertia

Describe an experiment to demonstrate Newton's First Law using a pile of coins and a card. Include:
(a) Apparatus required (1 mark)
(b) Procedure (2 marks)
(c) Observations and conclusions (2 marks)

5 Marks

Q20.

Real-World Problem Solving

An athlete performs high jump on a sand pit instead of a hard ground. Explain why sand is preferred using Newton's Laws and the concept of impulse-momentum theorem.
(Answer should include: Why hard ground is dangerous, how sand helps, relevant physics concepts, and calculations/examples)

5 Marks

Q21.

Critical Thinking - Third Law Paradox

A horse pulls a cart forward. Some students argue that since the horse and cart exert equal and opposite forces on each other, the cart should not move. Explain why this reasoning is wrong and use Newton's Laws to clarify the situation. Draw diagrams to support your explanation.

✅ ANSWER KEY & DETAILED EXPLANATIONS

Section A: Answer Key - MCQ

[5 Marks]

A1. Answer: (b)

The tendency of an object to resist change in its state of motion

📖 Explanation:

Inertia is a fundamental property of matter that resists any change in the state of motion. This is Newton's First Law. Objects at rest want to stay at rest, and objects in motion want to keep moving. Mass is the measure of inertia - heavier objects have more inertia.

Why other options are wrong:

• (a) Force is what causes change, not inertia
• (c) Acceleration is the result, not the definition
• (d) Weight is the force due to gravity, different from inertia

A2. Answer: (c) Both First and Second Laws

📖 Explanation:

First Law: The ball continues to roll (inertia) because no external unbalanced force acts on it when it's on a frictionless surface.

Second Law: Friction acts as an unbalanced force (F = ma) opposite to the motion, causing deceleration (negative acceleration). Eventually, velocity becomes zero.

Why (c) is correct: The combination of both laws explains this phenomenon - inertia causes continued motion, while friction (unbalanced force) causes acceleration (deceleration).

A3. Answer: (d) Both (a) and (c)

📖 Explanation:

Momentum p = m × v

SI unit: kg⋅m⋅s⁻¹ (option a)

Also, since Force F = Δp/Δt, we have p = F⋅t, so momentum unit = N⋅s (option c)

1 N⋅s = 1 kg⋅m⋅s⁻¹

Both representations are equivalent and correct!

A4. Answer: (c) Third Law

📖 Explanation:

Action: Expanding gases push the bullet forward with force F

Reaction: The bullet pushes back on the gun with equal force -F

Since the gun has much greater mass than the bullet, it experiences much smaller acceleration (a = F/m).

This perfectly demonstrates Newton's Third Law: "To every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction acting on different objects."

A5. Answer: (c) Both have equal inertia

📖 Explanation:

Inertia depends on mass, not on the material or size of the object.

Both objects have the same mass (5 kg), so they have the same inertia.

Remember: A stone and a cotton ball of the same mass require the same force to accelerate at the same rate. Their inertia is identical!

Section B: Answer Key - Very Short Answers

[8 Marks] - Choose ANY 4

A6. Balanced vs Unbalanced Forces [2 Marks]

Balanced Forces	Unbalanced Forces
Equal in magnitude	Not equal in magnitude
Opposite in direction	May or may not be opposite
Net force = 0	Net force ≠ 0
No acceleration	Causes acceleration

📖 Examples:

Balanced: A book at rest on a table. Gravitational force (down) = Normal force (up) = 0 acceleration

Unbalanced: A falling ball. Gravitational force (down) > Air resistance (up) = Downward acceleration

A7. Momentum Definition [2 Marks]

Definition: Momentum is the product of an object's mass and velocity. It represents the quantity of motion.

p = m × v

SI Unit: kg⋅m⋅s⁻¹ or N⋅s

Characteristics:

• Vector quantity (has direction)
• Direction same as velocity
• Greater mass or speed = greater momentum

A8. Seatbelts and Newton's First Law [2 Marks]

📖 Explanation:

Newton's First Law: "An object in motion continues to move unless acted upon by an unbalanced force."

Application:

When a car suddenly brakes, the car decelerates (unbalanced force acts on it)

But the passenger's body wants to continue moving forward (inertia)

The seatbelt exerts an unbalanced force on the passenger

This force decelerates the passenger with the car

Without a seatbelt, the passenger would continue moving forward and hit the dashboard

A9. Cricket Fielder Pulling Hand Back [2 Marks]

📖 Explanation:

The fielder pulls his hand back to increase the time during which the ball's velocity decreases to zero.

F = Δp / Δt = m(v - u) / t

By increasing t (time), the rate of momentum change (Δp/Δt) decreases

Therefore, the force F also decreases

Smaller force = less impact on the hand = no pain/injury

A10. Friction and Newton's Laws [2 Marks]

Friction: A force that opposes relative motion between two surfaces in contact.

📖 Relation to Newton's Laws:

First Law: Friction explains why moving objects eventually stop. Without friction (in space), objects continue moving.

Second Law: Friction acts as an unbalanced force. F = ma shows how friction causes deceleration.

Third Law: Object pushes on surface (action) → Surface pushes back with friction (reaction)

Section C: Answer Key - Short Answers

[12 Marks] - All 4 Questions

A11. Force on Two Objects [3 Marks]

Marking Distribution:

Mass calculation: 1.5 marks | Explanation: 1.5 marks

Given: Force F = 5 N Object A: m₁ = 2 kg, a₁ = 2.5 m/s² Object B: m₂ = ?, a₂ = 1.25 m/s² Using F = ma: F = m₂ × a₂ 5 = m₂ × 1.25 m₂ = 5 / 1.25 = 4 kg

📖 Why Different Accelerations?

Newton's Second Law states F = ma. For the same force:

Smaller mass (2 kg) → Larger acceleration (2.5 m/s²)

Larger mass (4 kg) → Smaller acceleration (1.25 m/s²)

Mass is inversely proportional to acceleration when force is constant. More massive objects resist acceleration more (greater inertia).

A12. Newton's Second Law Mathematical Explanation [3 Marks]

Marking Distribution:

Mathematical explanation: 1.5 marks | Calculation: 1.5 marks

📖 Mathematical Statement:

Newton's Second Law can be expressed as:

F = ma

Or in terms of momentum:

F = Δp / Δt = m(v - u) / t

This shows that force is equal to the rate of change of momentum.

Application Problem: m = 3 kg a = 4 m/s² F = m × a = 3 × 4 = 12 N Answer: A force of 12 N is required.

A13. Skateboard and Truck - Newton's Third Law [3 Marks]

📖 Analysis:

Forces are equal: Both skateboard and truck exert equal and opposite forces on each other (Third Law).

But accelerations are different: Using F = ma:

For skateboard: a₁ = F / m₁ For truck: a₂ = F / m₂ Since m_skateboard << m_truck Therefore: a₁ >> a₂ The skateboard accelerates much more!

Why skateboard moves faster:

• Same force acts on both objects
• Skateboard has much smaller mass
• Smaller mass = larger acceleration (F = ma)
• Larger acceleration = faster motion

Conclusion: Equal forces on different masses produce unequal accelerations. The mass ratio determines the acceleration ratio.

A14. Static and Kinetic Friction [3 Marks]

📖 Understanding the Difference:

Static Friction (40 N): Friction when the block is at rest. It prevents motion and increases with applied force until a maximum value is reached.

Kinetic Friction (30 N): Friction when the block is already moving. It's generally less than maximum static friction because the surfaces don't have time to "stick" to each other.

Why is this important?

• It's harder to START moving an object (static friction)
• It's easier to KEEP it moving (kinetic friction)
• Maximum static friction > kinetic friction

To start motion: F_applied > 40 N (overcome static friction) Once moving: F_applied > 30 N (overcome kinetic friction) This is why we need more force initially!

Section D: Answer Key - Long Answers

[45 Marks] - Choose ANY 3 (15 marks each)

A15. Newton's Laws and Vehicle Safety [15 Marks]

Marking Distribution:

(a) Acceleration: 2M | (b) Braking force: 3M | (c) First Law: 3M | (d) Passenger force: 3M | (e) Airbags: 4M

(a) Calculate Acceleration: Given: m = 1000 kg, u = 20 m/s, v = 0 m/s, t = 5 s a = (v - u) / t = (0 - 20) / 5 = -4 m/s² (Negative sign indicates deceleration)

(b) Calculate Braking Force: Using F = ma (Newton's Second Law) F = 1000 × (-4) = -4000 N Magnitude of braking force = 4000 N (opposite to motion)

(c) Newton's First Law and Injuries:

First Law: "Objects in motion continue moving in a straight line unless acted upon by an unbalanced force."

During braking:

The car experiences a large braking force and decelerates

But the passenger's body, due to inertia, wants to continue moving forward at 20 m/s

The passenger's torso only decelerates if the seatbelt (unbalanced force) acts on it

Without seatbelt, the passenger continues forward and hits the dashboard/windshield

This causes serious injury or death

(d) Force on Passenger: Passenger mass = 60 kg Acceleration = -4 m/s² (same as car) Force = m × a = 60 × (-4) = -240 N The seatbelt exerts 240 N force on the passenger (backward) to decelerate.

(e) How Airbags Reduce Injuries:

During collision: A person needs to stop from high velocity to zero in a very short time. This requires a very large force (F = mΔv/Δt), which can cause injury.

Airbags work by:

Increasing the time (Δt) over which the person decelerates

The person hits the airbag (soft, compressible) instead of the hard dashboard

Larger Δt means smaller force F = mΔv/Δt

Smaller force = less injury

Physics Principle: Impulse-Momentum Theorem: F⋅t = m⋅Δv. By increasing t, we decrease F for the same change in momentum.

A16. Momentum and Collisions [15 Marks]

Marking Distribution:

(a) Definition: 3M | (b) Initial momentum: 3M | (c) Final velocity: 4M | (d) Elastic/Inelastic: 3M | (e) Real-world: 2M

(a) Momentum Definition and Importance:

Definition: Momentum is the product of an object's mass and velocity: p = m⋅v

In collisions:

Momentum is conserved (doesn't change) in isolated systems

Helps predict final velocities and forces

Explains why massive objects cause more damage (more momentum)

(b) Initial Momentum: Ball A: p_A = m_A × v_A = 2 × 10 = 20 kg⋅m/s (right) Ball B: p_B = m_B × (-v_B) = 3 × (-4) = -12 kg⋅m/s (left) Total initial momentum = 20 + (-12) = 8 kg⋅m/s (right)

(c) Final Velocity of Ball B: Using Law of Conservation of Momentum: p_initial = p_final p_A(initial) + p_B(initial) = p_A(final) + p_B(final) 20 + (-12) = 2(2) + 3(v_B) 8 = 4 + 3v_B 3v_B = 4 v_B = 1.33 m/s (right) Ball B also moves to the right after collision!

(d) Is collision elastic or inelastic? Kinetic Energy before collision: KE_initial = ½m_A(v_A)² + ½m_B(v_B)² = ½(2)(10)² + ½(3)(4)² = 100 + 24 = 124 J Kinetic Energy after collision: KE_final = ½m_A(v_A)² + ½m_B(v_B)² = ½(2)(2)² + ½(3)(1.33)² = 4 + 2.65 = 6.65 J Since KE_initial > KE_final, energy is lost! This is an INELASTIC collision. Energy is lost due to deformation, heat, and sound.

(e) Real-World Applications:

This collision model represents:

• Car collisions (most real-world collisions are inelastic)
• Sports impacts (soccer ball, cricket ball)
• Traffic accidents
• Industrial machinery collisions

A17. Person Jumping from Boat [15 Marks]

Marking Distribution:

(a) Third Law: 3M | (b) Boat velocity: 4M | (c) Momentum: 3M | (d) Opposite motion: 3M | (e) Time to stop: 2M

(a) Newton's Third Law Application:

Newton's Third Law: "For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction."

In this situation:

Person pushes backward on the boat (action)

Boat pushes forward on the person (reaction)

These forces are equal in magnitude but opposite in direction

They act on different objects (person and boat)

Result: Person moves forward, boat moves backward

(b) Velocity of Boat (Conservation of Momentum): Initially, both at rest, so p_initial = 0 After jump: m_person × v_person + m_boat × v_boat = 0 50 × 2 + 100 × v_boat = 0 100 + 100v_boat = 0 v_boat = -1 m/s The boat moves backward at 1 m/s!

(c) Momentum After Jump: Person: p_person = 50 × 2 = 100 kg⋅m/s (forward) Boat: p_boat = 100 × (-1) = -100 kg⋅m/s (backward) Total momentum = 100 + (-100) = 0 kg⋅m/s ✓ (Momentum is conserved - before and after are both zero)

(d) Why Opposite Directions Despite Equal Forces?

The forces are equal (Newton's Third Law), but accelerations are different because:

a = F / m

Person acceleration: a_person = F / 50 Boat acceleration: a_boat = -F / 100 Since 50 < 100: a_person > a_boat The person accelerates more than the boat in opposite directions!

Key Insight: Equal forces cause different accelerations on objects with different masses. The lighter person accelerates more than the heavier boat.

(e) Time for Boat to Stop: Initial momentum of boat = -100 kg⋅m/s Final momentum = 0 (comes to rest) Friction force = 50 N (assuming forward direction) Change in momentum = Δp = 0 - (-100) = 100 kg⋅m/s Using F × t = Δp: 50 × t = 100 t = 2 seconds The boat takes 2 seconds to stop due to friction.

A18. Comprehensive Force Analysis [15 Marks]

Marking Distribution:

(a) Acceleration: 2M | (b) Net force: 2M | (c) Engine force: 3M | (d) Momentum: 2M | (e) Braking time: 2M | (f) Diagram: 2M

(a) Calculate Acceleration: Given: u = 0 m/s, v = 25 m/s, t = 8 s a = (v - u) / t = (25 - 0) / 8 = 3.125 m/s²

(b) Calculate Net Force: Using F_net = m × a (Newton's Second Law) F_net = 1500 × 3.125 = 4687.5 N ≈ 4690 N This is the net force causing acceleration.

(c) Calculate Engine Force: Net force = Applied force - Friction force 4690 = F_engine - 2000 F_engine = 6690 N The engine must produce 6690 N to overcome friction AND accelerate the car.

(d) Calculate Momentum at Final Velocity: p = m × v = 1500 × 25 = 37,500 kg⋅m/s This large momentum explains why cars need time to stop!

(e) Braking Time: When braking with same friction force of 2000 N (acting backward): Using F = m × a: -2000 = 1500 × a a = -1.33 m/s² Using v = u + at (for complete stop, v = 0): 0 = 25 + (-1.33) × t t = 18.75 seconds ≈ 19 seconds Note: Braking takes much longer than acceleration!

(f) Force Diagram During Acceleration:

↑ Normal force (N = 14,700 N) | ← Friction (2000 N) ―――[Car]――→ Engine force (6690 N) | ↓ Gravitational force (14,700 N) Net force = 6690 - 2000 = 4690 N → Result: Acceleration = 4690/1500 = 3.125 m/s² →

Section E: Answer Key - Practical & Application

[10 Marks] - Choose ANY 2 (5 marks each)

A19. Experimental Design - Inertia Demonstration [5 Marks]

Marking Distribution:

Apparatus: 1M | Procedure: 2M | Observations & Conclusion: 2M

(a) Apparatus Required:

• A glass tumbler (empty)
• A stiff cardboard card or piece of card stock
• 5-10 coins (preferably of same denomination)
• A table or elevated surface

(b) Procedure:

Step 1: Place the empty glass tumbler on a table

Step 2: Place the stiff card on top of the tumbler, covering its mouth

Step 3: Stack 3-5 coins on top of the card, directly above the tumbler opening

Step 4: Give the card a sharp, quick horizontal flick/jerk with your finger

Step 5: The card should fly away horizontally

Step 6: Observe where the coins land

(c) Observations and Conclusion:

Observation: When the card is flicked with sufficient speed, it slides out from under the coins. The coins fall almost straight down into the tumbler.

Why? The coins have inertia. When the card moves horizontally, the coins want to maintain their state of rest. Since the time of interaction is very short, the friction force cannot accelerate the coins horizontally. Therefore, they resist the change and fall vertically due to gravity.

Conclusion: This experiment demonstrates Newton's First Law of Motion - objects at rest remain at rest (or continue in their state) unless acted upon by a significant unbalanced force. The coins' inertia keeps them in their vertical position even though the card is removed.

A20. High Jump on Sand Pit [5 Marks]

Why Sand Pit is Preferred Over Hard Ground:

📖 Physics Analysis:

The Problem (Hard Ground):

When an athlete lands on hard ground with velocity v, they must stop in a very short time (Δt)

Using F = mΔv / Δt, a very short Δt requires a very large force

This large force can cause injuries (broken bones, injuries)

The Solution (Sand Pit):

Sand is deformable and compressible

When athlete lands, the sand gradually compresses

This increases the time (Δt) over which the athlete decelerates

Using F = mΔv / Δt, increasing Δt decreases the required force

Smaller force = safer landing = fewer injuries

Comparison: Hard ground: Δt ≈ 0.01 second F = (70 kg × 5 m/s) / 0.01 s = 35,000 N ← Very dangerous! Sand pit: Δt ≈ 0.5 second F = (70 kg × 5 m/s) / 0.5 s = 700 N ← Much safer! The difference is dramatic!

Relevant Physics Concepts:

• Newton's Second Law: F = ma (force depends on acceleration)
• Impulse-Momentum Theorem: FΔt = mΔv
• Work-Energy Theorem: Work is done over a distance to absorb kinetic energy
• Kinetic Energy: KE = ½mv² is dissipated through deformation of sand

Modern Application: Similar principles are used in:

• Crash test dummies using soft materials
• Airbags in cars (increase impact time)
• Crumple zones in vehicles
• Playground surfaces (foam, rubber matts)

A21. Horse and Cart Paradox [5 Marks]

📖 The Misconception Explained:

Why the student's reasoning is wrong:

Students think that because action and reaction are equal and opposite, they should cancel out and the cart shouldn't move. But this is a fundamental misunderstanding of Newton's Third Law!

⚠️ Critical Point: Action and reaction forces act on DIFFERENT OBJECTS, so they can NEVER cancel out!

📖 Correct Explanation:

Action: Horse pulls the cart forward with force F

Reaction: Cart pulls the horse backward with force F

These forces are equal in magnitude but act on different objects:

Force on cart = F (forward) Force on horse = F (backward)

Why the cart still moves: On the CART: - Force from horse = F (forward) - Friction on cart = f (backward) - Net force = F - f If F > f, the cart accelerates forward! (The cart moves because the net force is not zero) On the HORSE: - Force from cart = F (backward) - Muscles push horse forward = F_muscle (forward) - Net force = F_muscle - F Horse moves forward if F_muscle > F

Force Diagram: HORSE side: CART side: Muscle→ F_m ←Horse F Horse [=============] [========] Cart ←Cart F ↓ Friction↑ The horse's muscles provide the push!

Key Insight:

• Action-reaction pairs never act on the same object
• They cannot cancel each other
• Each object experiences different forces from OTHER objects
• The net force determines acceleration (F_net = ma)
• We must analyze each object separately

Analogy: If person A pushes person B, and person B pushes back equally (Third Law), both don't remain stationary. Instead, both move based on other forces (friction, their strength). The equal-opposite forces are on different people, so they don't cancel.

💡 Tips for Solving These Questions

1. For Calculation-Based Questions:

• Always write given data clearly
• Identify which formula to use (F=ma, p=mv, etc.)
• Show all steps of calculation
• Include SI units in your answer
• Check if answer is reasonable

2. For Conceptual Questions:

• Define the concept clearly
• Explain with real-life examples
• Relate to Newton's Laws when possible
• Use diagrams to illustrate
• Be specific - avoid vague statements

3. Common Mistakes to Avoid:

• ❌ Forgetting that action-reaction act on different objects
• ❌ Confusing mass and weight
• ❌ Not showing calculation steps
• ❌ Ignoring friction in real-world problems
• ❌ Forgetting negative signs for direction
• ❌ Not using proper SI units

4. Time Management Strategy:

• Section A (MCQ): 10 minutes
• Section B: 15 minutes (choose 4)
• Section C: 20 minutes (all 4)
• Section D: 70 minutes (choose 3)
• Section E: 20 minutes (choose 2)
• Review: 5 minutes

📐 Important Formulas Quick Reference

Concept	Formula	SI Units
Acceleration	a = (v - u) / t	m/s²
Force	F = m × a	N (Newton)
Momentum	p = m × v	kg⋅m/s
Impulse	Impulse = F × t = Δp	N⋅s
Force (from momentum)	F = Δp / Δt	N
Kinetic Energy	KE = ½ m v²	J (Joule)

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