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O-LevelPhysicsForces5054/12 · Oct/Nov 2016 · Q31 Mark

Two aluminium spheres P and Q, of masses 0.50 kg and 1.0kg respectively, are released at the same time from the same height. Why do they have the same acceleration?

AThe density of P is equal to the density of Q.
BThe force on P is equal to the force on Q.
CThe force on Q is double the force on P.
DThe gravitational field strength for Q is double that for P.

✓ Correct answer

C: The force on Q is double the force on P.

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Forces, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 3.

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