Cambridge IGCSE Physics (Theory Workbook, Carol Tear) · Exercise 4E exam-style, pp.30–31

Physics — Ch.4 Forces (Ex 4E, pp.30–31)

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Qp30 · Q1 (spring graph) ✓ Correct load–extension graph

(a) extension $28\div2.5 = 11.2$ cm; (b) weight $5\,\text{cm}\times2.5 = 12.5$ N; (c) spring constant $2.5$ N/cm — all correct, working shown.

Qp30 · Q2 (drone forces) ✓ Correct resultant force + a=F/m

(a) $20-12-5 = 3$ N upward; (b) $0.75\div2.5 = 0.3$ m/s² ✓.

Qp31 · Q3 (turning effect) ✓ Correct moments comparison

Object C — $3\,\text{N}\times3\,\text{m}=9$ N·m, the largest moment ✓.

Qp31 · Q4 (circular motion) ✓ Correct centripetal force

(b) right: same mass & speed, the smaller radius needs the larger centripetal force, so the force on A > B. (a) arrow toward the centre.

Qp31 · Q5 (stability) ✓ Correct stability

Position A — largest base area + lowest centre of gravity ✓.

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