Mass and weight — Paper 1 · IGCSE Sciences - Co-ordinated (Double) 0654

29 A newton is a unit of force. Which quantity is measured in newtons? A acceleration B density C mass D weight

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2006

28 The diagram shows a bird in flight. In which direction does the weight of the bird act? B A C D

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2007

29 What are the correct units for force and for weight? force weight A kg kg B kg N C N kg D N N

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2007

29 Which property of a body can be measured in newtons? A density B mass C volume D weight

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2009

29 Two objects X and Y are suspended from identical springs. Both springs extend by the same amount. X Y What does this show about the masses and about the weights of objects X and Y? masses weights A mass X is greater than mass Y weight X is greater than weight Y B mass X is greater than mass Y weight X is equal to weight Y C mass X is equal to mass Y weight X is equal to weight Y D mass X is equal to mass Y weight X is less than weight Y

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2015

29 Inside an aeroplane, a parachutist has a mass of 70 kg. What is his mass after he has jumped from the aeroplane? A 0 kg B between 0 kg and 70 kg C 70 kg D greater than 70 kg

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/13 May/June 2015

29 Which row identifies a quantity or quantities that can be measured in newtons? electromotive force mass weight (e.m.f.) A no no yes B no yes yes C yes no no D yes yes no

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2015

29 A large bag of feathers and a steel block balance each other on some scales. bag of steel block feathers What does this show about the masses and the weights of the bag of feathers and the steel block? A The masses are equal and the weights are equal. B The masses are equal, but the weights are different. C The masses are different and the weights are different. D The weights are equal, but the masses might be different.

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2015

29 Which statement about weight is correct? A Weight and mass are both measured in the same unit. B Weight is the amount of matter in a body and is measured in kilograms. C Weight is a force and is measured in kilograms. D Weight is a force and is measured in newtons.

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2015

29 A student stands with both feet on some scales in order to measure his weight. The reading on the scales is 500 N. He lifts one foot off the scales and keeps it lifted. What is the new reading on the scales? A 0 B 250 N C 500 N D 1000 N

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2017

29 On Earth an astronaut has a mass of 80 kg and weighs 800 N. In deep space the gravitational field is very weak. What is the mass and what is the weight of the astronaut in deep space? mass / kg weight / N A less than 80 less than 800 B less than 80 800 C 80 less than 800 D 80 800

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2017

29 Two blocks of metal, X and Y, hang from spring balances as shown. N N 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 X Y What does the diagram show about X and Y? A They have the same mass and the same volume but different weights. B They have the same mass and the same weight but different volumes. C They have the same mass, the same volume and the same weight. D They have the same weight and the same volume but different masses.

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/13 May/June 2017

28 Which statement is correct? A Mass is a force and its unit is the kilogram. B Mass is a force and its unit is the newton. C Weight is a force and its unit is the kilogram. D Weight is a force and its unit is the newton.

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2019

28 Which statement is correct? A Mass is a force and its unit is the kilogram. B Mass is a force and its unit is the newton. C Weight is a force and its unit is the kilogram. D Weight is a force and its unit is the newton.

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/13 May/June 2019

28 On Earth the gravitational field strength g is 10 N / kg. What is the mass of an object that weighs 150 N on Earth? A 1.5 kg B 15 kg C 150 kg D 1500 kg

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2020

29 A hiker has a mass of 80 kg and is carrying a bag of mass 9.0 kg. The gravitational field strength g is 10 N / kg. What is the combined weight of the hiker and her bag? A 89 kg B 89 N C 890 kg D 890 N

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2020

28 A man has a mass of 80 kg. The gravitational field strength g is 10 N / kg. What is the man’s weight? A 8.0 N B 80 N C 800 N D 8000 N

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2020

28 Which row gives the unit for mass and the unit for weight? unit for mass unit for weight A kg kg B kg N C N kg D N N

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2020

29 The weight of an object of mass m is given by the expression mg. Which row gives the units for weight and g? weight g A kg kg / N B kg N / kg C N kg / N D N N / kg

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2023

28 Which row gives the units for mass m and gravitational field strength g ? gravitational mass m field strength g A kg N / kg B kg kg / N C N N / kg D N kg / N

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2023

28 An object has a weight of 2.0 N. The gravitational field strength g is 10 N / kg. What is the mass of the object? A 0.020 kg B 0.20 kg C 2.0 kg D 20 kg

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2024

28 An object has a weight of 2.0 N. The gravitational field strength g is 10 N / kg. What is the mass of the object? A 0.020 kg B 0.20 kg C 2.0 kg D 20 kg

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2024