1. Motion, forces and energy

1.1 Physical quantities and measurement techniques

1.2 Motion

1.3 Mass and weight

1.4 Density

1.5.1 Effects of forces

1.5.2 Turning effect of forces

1.5.3 Centre of gravity

1.6 Momentum

1.7.1 Energy

1.7.2 Work

1.7.3 Energy resources

1.7.4 Power

1.8 Pressure

2. Thermal physics

2.1.1 States of matter

2.1.2 Particle model

2.1.3 Gases and the absolute scale of temperature

2.2.1 Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases

2.2.2 Specific heat capacity

2.2.3 Melting, boiling and evaporation

2.3.1 Conduction

2.3.2 Convection

2.3.3 Radiation

2.3.4 Consequences of thermal energy transfer

3. Waves

3.1 General properties of waves

3.2.1 Reflection of light

3.2.2 Refraction of light

3.2.3 Thin lenses

3.2.4 Dispersion of light

3.3 Electromagnetic spectrum

3.4 Sound

4. Electricity and magnetism

4.1 Simple phenomena of magnetism

4.2.1 Electric charge

4.2.2 Electric current

4.2.3 Electromotive force and potential difference

4.2.4 Resistance

4.2.5 Electrical energy and electrical power

4.3.1 Circuit diagrams and circuit components

4.3.2 Series and parallel circuits

4.3.3 Action and use of circuit components

4.4 Electrical safety

4.5.1 Electromagnetic induction

4.5.2 The a.c. generator

4.5.3 Magnetic effect of a current

4.5.4 Force on a current-carrying conductor

4.5.5 The d.c. motor

4.5.6 The transformer

5. Nuclear physics

5.1.1 The atom

5.1.2 The nucleus

5.2.1 Detection of radioactivity

5.2.2 The three types of nuclear emission

5.2.3 Radioactive decay

5.2.4 Half-life

5.2.5 Safety precautions

6. Space physics

6.1.1 The Earth

6.1.2 The Solar System

6.2.1 The Sun as a star

6.2.2 Stars

6.2.3 The Universe

IGCSE Physics 1.3 Mass and weight Question Bank

[Maximum number: 2]

A load is suspended from a thread. The vertical force on the thread due to the load is 0.75 N .

(a)

Calculate the mass of the load.

mass =

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[Maximum number: 1]

Which piece of apparatus is the most suitable for measuring the mass of a pencil sharpener?

digital balance

measuring cylinder

newton meter

ruler

[Maximum number: 3]

Fig. 1.1 shows a cylinder made from copper of density $9000 \mathrm{~kg} / \mathrm{m}^{3}$ .

Fig. 1.1

The volume of the cylinder is $75 \mathrm{~cm}^{3}$ .

(a)

The gravitational field strength is $10 \mathrm{~N} / \mathrm{kg}$ .

[ 3 ]

(i)

Calculate the weight of the cylinder.
weight =

[ 2 ]

(ii)

State one way in which weight differs from mass.

[ 1 ]

(a)

Fig. 1.1 shows a piece of glass of thickness 2.0 cm and area $0.15 \mathrm{~m}^{2}$ .
The density of the glass is $2.6 \times 10^{3} \mathrm{~kg} / \mathrm{m}^{3}$ .

Fig. 1.1 (not to scale)

Calculate the weight of the piece of glass.

weight =

[ 3 ]

[Maximum number: 1]

Some physical quantities are scalars and other physical quantities are vectors.

(a)

A microphone in a recording studio has a mass of 0.55 kg and a weight W.

[ 1 ]

(i)

Calculate W.

[ 1 ]

[Maximum number: 1]

Fig. 1.1 shows a balloon filled with helium gas.

Fig. 1.1

The mass of the balloon is 120 kg .

(a)

Calculate the weight of the balloon. Show your working.
weight =

[ 1 ]

[Maximum number: 1]

Which name is given to the quantity of matter in an object?

density

mass

volume

weight

[Maximum number: 1]

Which statement describes the relationship between mass and weight?

Mass is the effect of a gravitational field on a weight.

Mass is the effect of a magnetic field on a weight.

Weight is the effect of a gravitational field on a mass.

Weight is the effect of a magnetic field on a mass.

[Maximum number: 1]

Which property of an object is a consequence of the effect of a gravitational field acting on it?

density

mass

volume

weight

[Maximum number: 1]

Which property of a body results from the effect of a gravitational field on its mass?

the ability of the body to resist a change in motion

the density of the body

the volume of the body

the weight of the body

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