CIE IAL · Mathematics · 9709 P4 · Newton’s laws of motion

Topic Questions: • apply Newton’s laws of motion to the linear motion of a particle of constant mass moving under the action of constant forces, which may include friction, tension in an inextensible string and thrust in a connecting rod — 9709 P4 Newton’s laws of motion

43 9709 P4 Newton’s laws of motion topic questions are tagged to this syllabus point across 19 papers (2020–2025). Only the parts whose knowledge graph matches this syllabus statement are counted, and the table shows which parts of each question are involved.

43 topic questions 19 papers 162 tagged marks 22.6% of topic questions 21.0% of topic marks 2020–2025 Syllabus 2020–2027

Core finding

This Newton’s laws of motion syllabus point appears in 19 9709 P4 papers across 2020–2025, contributing 43 topic questions and 162 marks. The most recent appearance is 9709/41 October/November 2025. That equals 22.6% of the 190 topic questions and 21.0% of the 772 marks tagged to Newton’s laws of motion. Only parts tagged to this subtopic are counted, so a four-part question can contribute one item and one part's marks. The table lists every matching question, its tagged parts and marks, with a link back to the paper page. Sessions are newest first, so the statement can be traced back through the full paper history.

Topic questions by session

Newest sessions first. Parts and marks count only the parts tagged to this subtopic; “x of y parts” shows how much of the question is tagged elsewhere. Select the paper cell to open the matching question on the paper page, or use Go to Practice Hub to answer that exact question in the Interactive Practice Hub.

PaperQuestionTypePartsMarksDifficultyPractice
9709/41October/November 2025 · CIE IAL Q1
Car Acceleration and Driving Force - CIE 9709 Nov 2025 Paper 41 Q1
FRQ 1 of 2 parts ((a)) 2
of 4 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
9709/41October/November 2025 · CIE IAL Q8
Connected Motion on Horizontal Surface with Friction - CIE 9709 Nov 2025 Paper 41 Q8
FRQ 2 parts ((a), (b)) 8 Easy Go to Practice Hub
9709/42May/June 2025 · CIE IAL Q5
Three Connected Particles System - CIE 9709 2025 Jun Paper 42 Q5
FRQ 2 of 3 parts ((a), (b)) 7
of 12 on the paper
Medium Go to Practice Hub
9709/41October/November 2024 · CIE IAL Q1
Connected Particles over Smooth Pulley - CIE Math 2024 Nov Paper 41 Q1
FRQ 1 part 4 Medium Go to Practice Hub
9709/41October/November 2024 · CIE IAL Q7
Car Power and Motion on Inclined Hill - CIE Math 2024 Nov Paper 41 Q7
FRQ 1 of 3 parts ((a)(ii)) 3
of 8 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
9709/42October/November 2024 · CIE IAL Q3
Cyclist Power and Acceleration - CIE Mechanics 2024 Nov Paper 42 Q3
FRQ 1 of 2 parts ((a)) 3
of 5 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
9709/42October/November 2024 · CIE IAL Q7
Connected Particles on Inclined Rough Plane - CIE Mechanics 2024 Nov Paper 42 Q7
FRQ 1 of 2 parts ((a)) 7
of 11 on the paper
Medium Go to Practice Hub
9709/41May/June 2024 · CIE IAL Q4
Car and Trailer Connected Particles - CIE Mechanics 2024 Jun Paper 41 Q4
FRQ 1 part 6 Medium Go to Practice Hub
9709/41May/June 2024 · CIE IAL Q5
Bobsled Motion Down Slope - CIE Mechanics 2024 Jun Paper 41 Q5
FRQ 1 of 2 parts ((b)) 5
of 8 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
9709/42May/June 2024 · CIE IAL Q7
Connected Particles on Inclined Plane - CIE Mechanics 2024 Jun Paper 42 Q7
FRQ 1 of 2 parts ((a)) 5
of 10 on the paper
Medium Go to Practice Hub
9709/41May/June 2023 · CIE IAL Q6
Connected Particles on Double Inclined Plane - CIE Mechanics 2023 Jun Q6
FRQ 2 parts ((a), (b)) 8 Medium Go to Practice Hub
9709/42March 2023 · CIE IAL Q1
Constant Speed Pulling Crate by Winch - CIE A Level Maths March 2023 Paper 42 Q1
FRQ 1 of 2 parts ((b)) 3
of 5 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
9709/42March 2023 · CIE IAL Q4
Toy Locomotive Towing Truck - CIE A Level Maths March 2023 Paper 42 Q4
FRQ 2 of 3 parts ((a), (c)) 6
of 7 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
9709/42March 2023 · CIE IAL Q6
Motion and Friction on Inclined Plane - CIE A Level Maths March 2023 Paper 42 Q6
FRQ 1 of 3 parts ((a)(i)) 3
of 9 on the paper
Medium Go to Practice Hub
9709/42October/November 2022 · CIE IAL Q2
Particle in Limiting Equilibrium on Inclined Plane - CIE Mechanics 2022 Nov Paper 42 Q2
FRQ 1 of 2 parts ((b)) 4
of 7 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
9709/42October/November 2022 · CIE IAL Q4
Car Power and Distance - CIE Mechanics 2022 Nov Paper 42 Q4
FRQ 1 of 2 parts ((a)) 3
of 6 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
9709/42October/November 2022 · CIE IAL Q5
Connected Blocks on Inclined Plane - CIE Mechanics 2022 Nov Paper 42 Q5
FRQ 1 of 2 parts ((a)) 5
of 7 on the paper
Medium Go to Practice Hub
9709/42May/June 2022 · CIE IAL Q3
Connected Particles Over Pulley - CIE Mechanics 2022 Jun Paper 42 Q3
FRQ 1 of 2 parts ((a)) 4
of 7 on the paper
Medium Go to Practice Hub
9709/42May/June 2022 · CIE IAL Q6
Car Moving Up Hill Energy and Power - CIE Mechanics 2022 Jun Paper 42 Q6
FRQ 1 of 2 parts ((b)) 3
of 8 on the paper
Medium Go to Practice Hub
9709/43May/June 2022 · CIE IAL Q5
Cyclist Power and Work-Energy Method - CIE Maths 2022 Jun Paper 43 Q5
FRQ 1 of 3 parts ((a)) 3
of 8 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
9709/43May/June 2022 · CIE IAL Q6
Connected Particles on Double Inclined Planes - CIE Maths 2022 Jun Paper 43 Q6
FRQ 1 of 2 parts ((a)) 5
of 10 on the paper
Medium Go to Practice Hub
9709/42October/November 2021 · CIE IAL Q2
Towing Trailer with Rope - CIE Mechanics 2021 Nov Paper 42 Q2
FRQ 2 parts ((a), (b)) 6 Medium Go to Practice Hub
9709/43October/November 2021 · CIE IAL Q1
Metal Post Driven by Dropped Object - CIE Mechanics 2021 Nov Paper 43 Q1
FRQ 1 of 2 parts ((b)) 3
of 5 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
9709/43October/November 2021 · CIE IAL Q4
Car Dynamics and Power - CIE Mechanics 2021 Nov Paper 43 Q4
FRQ 1 of 4 parts ((a)(iii)) 3
of 9 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
9709/43October/November 2021 · CIE IAL Q6
Connected Particles on Rough Table - CIE Mechanics 2021 Nov Paper 43 Q6
FRQ 1 of 3 parts ((b)) 5
of 12 on the paper
Hard Go to Practice Hub
9709/41May/June 2021 · CIE IAL Q2
Connected Particles Over Fixed Smooth Pulley - CIE A-Level Mathematics 2021 Jun Paper 41 Q2
FRQ 1 of 2 parts ((a)) 4
of 6 on the paper
Medium Go to Practice Hub
9709/42May/June 2021 · CIE IAL Q3
Ring on Rough Rod - CIE 9709 Jun 2021 Paper 42 Q3
FRQ 1 part 6 Medium Go to Practice Hub
9709/42May/June 2021 · CIE IAL Q5
Car and Caravan Motion - CIE 9709 Jun 2021 Paper 42 Q5
FRQ 1 of 4 parts ((a)(ii)) 4
of 11 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
9709/43October/November 2020 · CIE IAL Q6
Motion of Car and Caravan - CIE 9709 W20 Paper 43 Q6
FRQ 1 of 3 parts ((a)(ii)) 5
of 10 on the paper
Medium Go to Practice Hub
9709/43October/November 2020 · CIE IAL Q7
Connected Particles on Double Inclined Planes - CIE 9709 W20 Paper 43 Q7
FRQ 1 of 2 parts ((b)) 6
of 11 on the paper
Medium Go to Practice Hub
9709/41May/June 2020 · CIE IAL Q2
Car Towing Trailer on Horizontal Road - CIE Mechanics 2020 Jun Paper 41 Q2
FRQ 1 of 2 parts ((a)) 2
of 5 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
9709/41May/June 2020 · CIE IAL Q4
Ring Threaded on Rough Horizontal Rod - CIE Mechanics 2020 Jun Paper 41 Q4
FRQ 1 of 2 parts ((b)) 3
of 7 on the paper
Medium Go to Practice Hub
9709/43May/June 2020 · CIE IAL Q2
Minibus Motion and Power - CIE A-Level Mechanics 2020 Jun Paper 43 Q2
FRQ 1 of 2 parts ((a)) 2
of 4 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
9709/43May/June 2020 · CIE IAL Q7
Connected Particles on Inclined Plane - CIE A-Level Mechanics 2020 Jun Paper 43 Q7
FRQ 1 of 3 parts ((b)) 5
of 12 on the paper
Hard Go to Practice Hub
9709/42March 2020 · CIE IAL Q1
Power and Acceleration of Lorry - CIE 9709 Mechanics March 2020 Paper 42 Q1
FRQ 1 of 2 parts ((b)) 3
of 4 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
9709/42March 2020 · CIE IAL Q2
Motion on Rough Horizontal Floor with Inclined Force - CIE 9709 Mechanics March 2020 Paper 42 Q2
FRQ 1 of 2 parts ((b)) 4
of 6 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
9709/42March 2020 · CIE IAL Q6
Connected Car and Trailer Braking and Impact - CIE 9709 Mechanics March 2020 Paper 42 Q6
FRQ 2 of 4 parts ((a), (b)) 4
of 9 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub

Topic question rules and edge cases

How many topic questions cover this syllabus point?
37 question stems cover this subtopic across 19 papers, but only 43 tagged parts and 162 marks belong to it. Other parts of the same questions are assessed under different statements and are excluded from this page.
Which papers include this subtopic?
The table lists every matching session from 2020–2025. Each row links to the question anchor on the paper page, where the full paper context and practice entry point are available.
Why can one question appear under several subtopics?
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