A-LevelPhysicsGravitational fields9702/12 · May/June 2020 · Q81 Mark

An astronaut has a weight of 660 N when she is standing on the Earth's surface. The acceleration of free fall on the surface of Mars is 3.71 m s⁻². What would be the weight of the astronaut if she stood on the surface of Mars?

A67.3 N

B178 N

C250 N

D660 N

✓ Correct answer

C: 250 N

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Topic: Gravitational fields, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Physics, May/June 2020 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 8.

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