A-LevelPhysicsForces, density and pressureOct/Nov 2022Paper 1 Q91 Mark

The acceleration of free fall on the surface of planet P is one-tenth of that on the surface of planet Q. On the surface of P, an object has a mass of 1.0 kg and a weight of 1.0 Ν. What are the mass and the weight of the same object on the surface of planet Q?

Q: What is the correct answer to this A-Level Physics question?

The correct answer is B: 1.0 and 10.

Q: What topic does this question test?

This question tests Forces, density and pressure in A-Level Physics (syllabus code 9702). It is worth 1 mark.

A1.0 and 0.1

B1.0 and 10

C10 and 10

D10 and 100

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is B: 1.0 and 10

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Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.

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About This A-Level Physics Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Forces, density and pressure in A-Level Physics (syllabus code 9702). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Physics Oct/Nov 2022 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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