Edexcel IGCSE Physics 8.3 Gravitational field strength
Practise using data and comparisons to explain why g differs between Earth, the Moon and planets, including effects of mass, size and density.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2019
- Course
- Physics 4PH1
Exam points
- compare planet data to test whether g times diameter squared is constant
- explain lower g on the Moon or Mars using mass, density or size
- plot or interpret a bar chart of gravitational field strength in N kg^-1
8.3 Gravitational field strength question 1
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This question is about astrophysics.
Which statement explains why the gravitational field strength on the Moon is less than the gravitational field strength on Earth?
A
the Moon is further away from the Sun than the Earth
B
the Moon has less atmosphere than the Earth
C
the Moon has less mass than the Earth
D
the Moon has greater density than the Earth
C
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