Weight, Mass & Gravity (OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What is weight?
What is weight?
Force on object due to gravity
Does the weight of an object depend on where it is located?
Does the weight of an object depend on where it is located?
Yes, weight depends on location
If the mass of an object doubles, what happens to its weight?
If the mass of an object doubles, what happens to its weight?
Weight also doubles
What does mass tell us about an object?
What does mass tell us about an object?
How much matter it has
What type of quantity is mass?
What type of quantity is mass?
Scalar quantity
Does mass change depending on location?
Does mass change depending on location?
No, mass stays the same
What is the gravitational field strength on Earth's surface?
What is the gravitational field strength on Earth's surface?
N/kg
A mass of kg on Earth experiences what force due to gravity?
A mass of kg on Earth experiences what force due to gravity?
N
Which statement about weight is correct?
Which statement about weight is correct?
Weight on Earth differs from Moon
Where is the centre of mass in a symmetrical object?
Where is the centre of mass in a symmetrical object?
At the centre
What does a Newton meter measure?
What does a Newton meter measure?
Weight of an object
How many times must you mark the plumb line to find centre of mass of irregular object?
How many times must you mark the plumb line to find centre of mass of irregular object?
At least 3 times