| Date | November 2016 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 16N.1.SL.tz0.16 |
| Level | Standard Level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | time zone 0 |
| Command term | Which | Question number | 16 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Which are vector quantities?
I. Momentum
II. Speed
III. Velocity
A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III
Markscheme
B
Examiners report
A mid difficulty question, with C and D as the main distractors.
Syllabus sections
Topic 4: Movement analysis » 4.3. Fundamentals of biomechanics » 4.3.1. Define the terms force, speed, velocity, displacement, acceleration, momentum and impulse.
- 17M.1.SL.tz0.19: What is the displacement of an 800 metre runner who runs two laps of a 400 metre running...
- 17N.1.SL.tz0.18: Which is the equation for force? A. Force = mass × acceleration B. Force = displacement ÷...
- 16M.1.SL.tz0.17: Which of the following defines momentum? A. force × time B. velocity × time C. mass ×...
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21N.1.SL.tz0.17:
Which term is correctly matched to the type of quantity that it measures?
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18N.2.SL.tz0.6d:
Using an example, analyse conditions for acceleration.
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20N.2.HL:.tz0.9a:
Define Newton’s first law of motion.
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21M.2.SL.tz0.1d:
Identify the brand of helmet that demonstrated the lowest mean impact force.
- 21M.2.SL.tz0.1a.i: Identify which shoulder has the greatest mean impact force.
- 21M.2.SL.tz0.1a.ii: Calculate the difference, in Newtons, between mean maximum impact force for dominant and...
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21M.1.SL.tz0.17:
Which term describes a scalar quantity?
A. Acceleration
B. Distance
C. Displacement
D. Velocity
