Force, Weight And Mass

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Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    What is the unit of weight?

    • A.

      Kilogram

    • B.

      Pound

    • C.

      Metre

    • D.

      Newton

    Correct Answer
    D. Newton
    Explanation
    Weight is a force and it is measured in newton.

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  • 2. 

    What is the unit of force?

    • A.

      Kilogram

    • B.

      Gram

    • C.

      Newton

    • D.

      Joule

    Correct Answer
    C. Newton
    Explanation
    Force is measured in Newton.

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  • 3. 

    Which of the following is not an effect of force?

    • A.

      Force can change the direction of an object.

    • B.

      Force can change the shape of an object.

    • C.

      Force can increase the speed of a moving object.

    • D.

      Force can reduce the mass of an object.

    Correct Answer
    D. Force can reduce the mass of an object.
    Explanation
    Force cannot change the mass of an object.

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  • 4. 

    What is the mass of a 53kg boy on the moon?

    • A.

      0.53 kg

    • B.

      53 kg

    • C.

      530 N

    • D.

      53 N

    Correct Answer
    B. 53 kg
    Explanation
    Mass is the amount of material or substances in an object. It is the same wherever you go. The weight of a 53 kg boy on the moon would be approximately 8.83 kg. Note that mass remains the same regardless of the celestial body, but weight varies due to differences in gravitational acceleration.

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  • 5. 

    A girl has a mass of 70 kg. What is her weight on Earth?

    • A.

      700 N

    • B.

      70 N

    • C.

      70 kg

    • D.

      700 kg

    Correct Answer
    A. 700 N
    Explanation
    The force of gravity on Earth is 10 newtons for every kilogram of mass. Weight on Earth = mass (kg) x 10.
    70 x 10 = 700N.

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