Year 10 Physics CA1 Revision Quiz - Chapter 1 to 3

Which of the following prefixes are matched correctly?

When we take a reading from an instrument, we must look at an angle perpendicular to the scale, otherwise we may have _________ error in our reading.

When we use a ruler with its zero mark worn out, we may introduce ________ error into the reading.

Physical quantities with only magnitude are called _______________.

Answer explanation

Scalar - magnitude only

Vector - magnitude AND direction

Which of the following are vector quantities?

• Speed

• Acceleration

• Force

• Weight

• Mass

What is the resultant force acting on the object?

• 6 N to the left

• 14 N to the left

• 6 N to the right

• 14 N to the right

What is the magnitude of the resultant force? Give 3 significant figures for your answer.

The resultant force is in the direction of ____ degrees below the horizontal.

Round your answer to 1 decimal place.

A person walks from A to B, C, D, E and to F in order.

Find his displacement in kilometres.