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A-LevelPhysicsGravitational fields9702/12 · Feb/Mar 2025 · Q81 Mark

An astronaut of mass m in a spacecraft experiences a gravitational force F = mg when stationary on the launchpad. What is the gravitational force on the astronaut when the spacecraft is launched vertically upwards with an acceleration of 0.2g?

A1.2mg
Bmg
C0.8mg
D0

✓ Correct answer

B: mg

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Gravitational fields, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Physics, Feb/Mar 2025 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 8.

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