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AP Physics C: Mechanics 2.6.D Inertial & Gravitational Mass

Practise AP Physics C: Mechanics 2.6.D questions by distinguishing mass from weight and using changes in gravitational field strength without changing mass.

Syllabus
Effective Fall 2024
Course
AP Physics C: Mechanics

Exam points

  • Use W = mg to calculate mass from Earth weight, then keep the astronaut’s mass constant on the Moon.

2.6.D—Describe inertial and gravitational mass question 1

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The acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the Moon is about 1/6 of that on the surface of Earth. An astronaut weighs 600 N on Earth. The astronaut's mass on the Moon is most nearly

A

600 kg

B

360 kg

C

100 kg

D

60 kg

E

10 kg

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