An object of mass 1.5 kg is moving in a straight line at a velocity of 4.0 m/s. A force is exerted on the object, in the direction of motion, for a period of 2.0 minutes2.0\text{ minutes}2.0 minutes and the velocity of the object increases to 12.0 m/s. What force is exerted on the object?
0.10 N0.10\text{ N}0.10 N
0.15 N0.15\text{ N}0.15 N
6.0 N6.0\text{ N}6.0 N
12 N12\text{ N}12 N
245 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 1.5 Forces, covering 1.5.1a Forces, resultant force and motion, 1.5.1b Load–extension graphs and the spring constant, 1.5.1c Friction and drag, 1.5.1d Force, mass and acceleration, 1.5.1e Motion in a circular path, 1.5.2a Moment of a force, 1.5.2b Principle of moments and equilibrium, and 1.5.3 Centre of gravity and stability. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.