CAIE IGCSE Physics 1.3.3 Gravitational Field Strength As Force Questions

Practise using gravitational field strength as force per unit mass, applying W = mg, and comparing weight, mass and g between Earth, Moon and other fields.

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Use gravitational field strength as force per unit mass and calculate weight, mass or g with W = mg.

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An object is taken from the Earth to the Moon.
The acceleration of free fall is $9.8 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^{2}$ on the Earth and is $1.6 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^{2}$ on the Moon.
Which row describes the mass and the weight of the object on the Moon compared to on the Earth?

mass

weight

greater than on the Earth

same as on the Earth

less than on the Earth

same as on the Earth

greater than on the Earth

same as on the Earth

less than on the Earth

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CAIE IGCSE Physics 1.3.3 Gravitational Field Strength As Force Questions question 1