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A-LevelPhysicsPhysical quantities and unitsMay/June 2022Paper 1 Q11 Mark

Which estimate is reasonable?

A1 × 10³ kg for the mass of a grain of sand
B1 × 10⁻² m³ for the volume of a tennis ball
C1 × 10⁰ J for the work done lifting an apple from waist height to head height
D1 × 10⁴ W for the power of a light bulb in a house

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About This A-Level Physics Question

This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Physics (9702) May/June 2022 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Physical quantities and units and is worth 1 mark.

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