Forces and Equilibrium · CSEC Integrated Science

36 past-paper questions on Forces and Equilibrium, part of Section C: Earth's Place in the Universe, from every CSEC Integrated Science paper on Quelpr.

1. 2(b)(ii)3 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · 2006 · Paper 2In Diagram A of Figure 1, the girl weighs 40 kg and is seated 3 m away from the centre of the see-saw. If the boy weighs 30 kg, calculate at what distance from the centre he should sit to balance each other.
2. 6(a)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · 2007 · Paper 2Define what a 'force' is.
3. 6(b)(i)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · 2007 · Paper 2Define 'gravitational force'.
4. 6(b)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · 2007 · Paper 2Define 'frictional force'.
5. 6(c)(i)4 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · 2007 · Paper 2Explain how the student might use the pieces of apparatus as set up in Figure 8 to find the mass of the mango.
6. 6(c)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · 2007 · Paper 2Explain how the student could use the results obtained to calculate the mass of the mango.
7. 4(b)(i)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · 2008 · Paper 2State at which level(s) of the game Jerry is likely to be MOST stable.
8. 4(b)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · 2008 · Paper 2Give a reason for the answer in (b)(i).
9. 6(a)(i)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · 2008 · Paper 2In relation to playing surfaces, define 'friction'.
10. 6(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · 2008 · Paper 2In relation to playing surfaces, define 'bounce'.
11. 6(b)(i)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · 2008 · Paper 2From Figure 5, determine which surface (A, B, C, or D) is the HARDEST.
12. 6(b)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · 2008 · Paper 2Give a reason for identifying that surface as the hardest.
13. 6(b)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · 2008 · Paper 2Determine which surface (A, B, C, or D) is the SMOOTHEST.
14. 6(b)(iv)2 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · 2008 · Paper 2State a reason for your answer in (b)(iii).
15. 6(b)(v)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · 2008 · Paper 2The surfaces are made of wood, concrete, rubber, and grass. Identify which surface is most likely rubber.
16. 6(b)(vi)2 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · 2008 · Paper 2Provide a reason for selecting that surface as rubber.
17. 6(c)4 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · 2008 · Paper 2Complete Table 3 by filling in the name of the shoe part that prevents skid, its suitable material, and the function and suitable material for the midsole.
18. 6(a)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · 2009 · Paper 2Define the term 'centre of gravity'.
19. 6(b)4 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · 2009 · Paper 2Describe a method of finding the centre of gravity of the piece of cardboard.
20. 6(c)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · 2009 · Paper 2Label with an X the likely position of the centre of gravity of the cardboard shown in Figure 9.
21. 6(d)2 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · 2009 · Paper 2Suggest a reason why it is easier to carry two market bags of equal mass than to carry one bag with the combined mass.
22. 6(e)(i)2 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · 2009 · Paper 2Distinguish between 'stable equilibrium' and 'unstable equilibrium'.
23. 6(e)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · 2009 · Paper 2What problems would the driver of the truck encounter when taking a left turn at high speed?
24. 6(e)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · 2009 · Paper 2Give a reason for your answer to (e)(ii).
25. 6(e)(iv)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · 2009 · Paper 2What is the likely consequence when the truck is moving after all paper towels have been offloaded from the right side?
26. 6(e)(v)2 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · 2009 · Paper 2Suggest two actions the driver of the truck can take to prevent these problems.
27. 1(e)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2010 · Paper 2On Figure 1A, place a point G at the possible centre of gravity of the sleeping child.
28. 1(f)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2010 · Paper 2Draw an arrow at G to show the direction of gravity on the body.
29. 4(a)3 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2010 · Paper 2Identify the group member with the MOST stable equilibrium and state TWO reasons for your answer.
30. 3(a)(i)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Define the term 'force'.
31. 3(a)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2015 · Paper 2State TWO effects of a force on a body.
32. 3(a)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2015 · Paper 2What is the unit of force?
33. 3(b)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Friction is an example of a force. Explain what is meant by a 'frictional force'.
34. 3(d)(i)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Explain the effect of changing the car tyres on the centre of gravity of the body of the car.
35. 3(d)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Explain the effect of changing the car tyres on the stability of the body of the car.
36. 4(b)(i)4 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2016 · Paper 2Identify the manipulated variable, the responding variable, and two controlled variables in this experiment.