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9.1 Forces and vectors

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Question 5

A walker follows a straight trail, turns around, and stops before reaching the starting point.

Which statement correctly compares the total distance travelled with the magnitude of the walker's displacement?

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A

The total distance is equal to the magnitude of the displacement.

B

The total distance cannot be compared with the magnitude of the displacement.

C

The total distance is greater than the magnitude of the displacement.

D

The total distance is less than the magnitude of the displacement.

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9.1 Forces and vectors Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /9.1 Forces and vectors

93 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 9.1 Forces and vectors, covering 9.1.1 Interactions and types of force, 9.1.2 Vector and scalar quantities, and 9.1.3 Vector diagrams and free body diagrams. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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