Q1 · 2025 · Paper 1Simple familiar1 mark
QUESTION 1
Normal force is the force that always
(A)
opposes the total weight of an object vertical to a surface.
(B)
acts along an imaginary line perpendicular to a surface.
(C)
works on an object in a direction parallel to a surface.
(D)
resists the motion of an object along a surface.
WORKED SOLUTION
1 markAnswer B
ANSWER
B
Worked solution
The normal force acts perpendicular to the contact surface. Option B.
Selects option B.
Worked explanation by QCE Vault; correct option verified against the QCAA answer key.