Mass and weight — Paper 2 · IGCSE Science - Combined 0653

29 Which row shows the unit for force, the unit for mass and the unit for weight? force mass weight A kg kg N B kg N kg C N kg N D N N kg

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Answer: C

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29 Which row shows the unit for force, the unit for mass and the unit for weight? force mass weight A kg kg N B kg N kg C N kg N D N N kg

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Answer: C

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29 Which row shows the unit for force, the unit for mass and the unit for weight? force mass weight A kg kg N B kg N kg C N kg N D N N kg

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Answer: C

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29 A piece of scientific equipment is taken on a space ship from Earth to a distant planet. Which property or properties of the equipment must remain the same on the distant planet? mass weight v v key / = must be the same 0 0O WwW D> WA x x Jv X = does not have to be the same x x

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/21 Oct/Nov 2017

29 Which conditions are necessary for an object to have weight? must must be in a must be in an have mass gravitational field electric field A no yes no B no yes yes C yes no yes D yes yes no

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Answer: D

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29 Two objects on Earth each have a mass of 20 kg. One object is moved to a planet larger than Earth. The other object is moved into deep space. What is the mass of the objects in these new positions? mass of object on mass of object in the other planet / kg deep space / kg A 20 0 B 20 20 C more than 20 0 D more than 20 20

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Answer: B

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29 A student takes an object from one place on Earth to another place where the gravitational field is weaker. Which property of the object has a smaller value at the second location? A density B mass C volume D weight

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/21 May/June 2018

28 A gold block is taken from the surface of the Earth to the surface of the Moon. The gravitational field is weaker on the Moon than it is on the Earth. Which property of the gold block changes? A density B mass C volume D weight

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/21 Oct/Nov 2018

29 What name is given to the gravitational force acting on a mass? A density B power C weight D work

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/22 Oct/Nov 2018

29 Which property of a body is the effect of a gravitational field acting on the mass of the body? A density B surface area C volume D weight

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/23 May/June 2019

29 The gravitational field strength on Mars is less than that on Earth. An object is taken from Earth to Mars. Which statement describes the object when it is on Mars? A It has greater mass than on Earth. B It has less mass than on Earth. C It has less weight than on Earth. D It has the same weight as on Earth.

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/21 Oct/Nov 2019

29 A satellite of mass 20 kg is in orbit around the Earth. At the height of the satellite’s orbit, the gravitational field strength is one quarter of its strength on the surface of the Earth. The gravitational field strength on the surface of the Earth is 10 N / kg. What is the weight of the satellite as it orbits the Earth? A 0 N B 20 N C 50 N D 200 N

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Answer: C

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29 An object has mass 1.0 kg and weight 10 N on the Earth. It is moved to another planet where the gravitational field strength is smaller. What are its mass and weight now? mass / kg weight / N A less than 1.0 less than 10 B less than 1.0 10 C 1.0 less than 10 D 1.0 10

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/22 Feb/March 2021

29 Four planets have different gravitational field strengths. An object has a mass of 50 kg. Which gravitational field strength causes the object to have a weight of 450 N? gravitational field strength N / kg A 4.5 B 5.0 C 9.0 D 10.0

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/22 Oct/Nov 2021

28 A climber climbs a mountain. The gravitational field strength at the top of the mountain is less than it is at the bottom. How do the mass and the weight of the climber at the top compare with the mass and the weight at the bottom? mass at top compared weight at top compared with mass at bottom with weight at bottom A less less B less the same C the same less D the same the same

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Answer: C

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31 A piece of scientific equipment is taken from the Earth to a distant planet. Which row describes the properties of the equipment on the distant planet? key / =the same as on Earth X = different on each planet

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/21 Oct/Nov 2022

30 A piece of scientific equipment is taken from the Earth to a distant planet. Which row describes the properties of the equipment on the distant planet? key / =the same as on Earth X = different on each planet

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Answer: B

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29 A vehicle is taken from the Earth to the Moon where the gravitational field strength is smaller. How do the mass and the weight of the vehicle on the Moon compare with their values on the Earth? A smaller mass and smaller weight B smaller mass and the same weight C the same mass and smaller weight D the same mass and the same weight

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/22 May/June 2023

29 Which statement about mass and weight is correct? A Mass and weight are different types of force. B The mass of an object depends on the strength of the gravitational field in which it is placed. C The mass of an object is the same on the Moon as it is on the Earth. D The unit of weight is the kilogram.

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/23 May/June 2023

29 An object is moved from one location to a second location where the gravitational field strength is different. What happens to the mass of the object and what happens to the weight of the object because of this change of location? mass weight A changes changes B changes stays the same C stays the same changes D stays the same stays the same

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/22 Oct/Nov 2023

29 A book rests on a table. Which two quantities are needed to calculate the pressure exerted by the book on the table? A the density of the book and the volume of the book B the density of the book and the area of contact between the book and the table C the weight of the book and the volume of the book D the weight of the book and the area of contact between the book and the table

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/21 May/June 2024

28 Two identical solid objects X and Y are placed on a bench. X Y How do the forces and the pressures on the bench due to X and Y compare? forces pressures A different different B different equal C equal different D equal equal

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/22 May/June 2024

29 An object has mass and is in a gravitational field. Which property does the object possess because it is in a gravitational field? A density B resistance C volume D weight

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Answer: D

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31 A block has a mass of 5.0 kg. A student pushes the block 5.0 m up a slope. The gravitational field strength is 10 N / kg. 5.0 m block 3.0 m push 4.0 m How much gravitational potential energy does the block gain? A 25 J B 150 J C 200 J D 250 J

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Answer: B

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29 The gravitational field strength is 10 N / kg. What is the mass of an object that has a weight of 5.0 N? A 0.50 kg B 2.0 kg C 5.0 kg D 50 kg

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/23 May/June 2024

29 Which statement about mass and weight is correct? A Mass is the gravitational field that acts on a weight. B Mass is the gravitational force that acts on a weight. C Weight is the gravitational field that acts on a mass. D Weight is the gravitational force that acts on a mass.

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Answer: D

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28 On Earth, the acceleration of free fall is 9.8 m / s2. On Mars, the acceleration of free fall is 3.7 m / s2. The weight of a robot on Earth is 784 N. The robot is taken to Mars. What is the weight of the robot on Mars? A 21.6 N B 212 N C 296 N D 784 N

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/22 Feb/March 2025

30 Which row shows what the weight of an object depends on? gravitational field strength key / = depends on this X = does not depend on this

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/21 May/June 2025

29 A brick of mass 2.0 kg rests on a platform at a height of 15 m above the ground. The brick falls to the ground. The gravitational field strength g is 9.8 N / kg. What is the speed of the brick as it hits the ground? A 12 m / s B 17 m / s C 150 m / s D 290 m / s

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Answer: B

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