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IB Physics SL A 2 13 Weight Questions

Practise IB Physics SL A.2.13 by calculating weight, resolving its components and representing gravitational force in diagrams.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Physics SL
Level
SL

Exam points

  • Explain weight as the gravitational force on a mass and apply Fg = mg with consistent units.
  • Calculate weight, mass or gravitational-field strength and resolve weight components where required using complete evidence.

IB Physics SL A 2 13 Weight Questions question 1

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A small ball of mass m is moving in a horizontal circle on the inside surface of a frictionless hemispherical bowl.

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The normal reaction force N makes an angle θ\theta to the horizontal.

On the diagram, construct an arrow of the correct length to represent the weight of the ball.

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