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Mass and weight: CAIE IGCSE Physics questions

Every CAIE IGCSE Physics exam question on 1.3 Mass and weight, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q2

    June 2024 · Paper 1

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 2: The diagram shows two objects, X and Y, suspended from identical springs. The extension of each spring is different. object X object Y Which row compares the ma
  2. Q2

    June 2024 · Paper 2

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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 2: Which name is given to the quantity of matter in an object? A density B mass C volume D weight
  3. Q3

    June 2024 · Paper 2

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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 3: A body is moved from place X to place Y where the gravitational field strength is different. What happens to its mass and to its weight due to the move? mass we
  4. Q3

    Specimen · Paper 1

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    Specimen Paper 1, question 3: Which statement about the mass and the weight of an object is correct? A They are both affected by changes in the acceleration of free fall. B They are both for
  5. Q4

    Specimen · Paper 2

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    Specimen Paper 2, question 4: The gravitational field strength on the Moon is 1.6 N / kg. An astronaut has a mass of 75 kg. What is the weight of the astronaut on the Moon? A 47 N B 75 N C 1
  6. Q2(a)

    Specimen · Paper 3

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    Specimen Paper 3, question 2(a): A piece of metal has an irregular shape. The weight of the metal is 3.0 N. Calculate the mass of the metal. mass = kg [2]
All 6 questions on Mass and weight, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 1, Q2 (1 mark): The diagram shows two objects, X and Y, suspended from identical springs. The extension of each spring is different. object X object Y Which row compares the ma
  2. June 2024, Paper 2, Q2 (1 mark): Which name is given to the quantity of matter in an object? A density B mass C volume D weight
  3. June 2024, Paper 2, Q3 (1 mark): A body is moved from place X to place Y where the gravitational field strength is different. What happens to its mass and to its weight due to the move? mass we
  4. Specimen, Paper 1, Q3 (1 mark): Which statement about the mass and the weight of an object is correct? A They are both affected by changes in the acceleration of free fall. B They are both for
  5. Specimen, Paper 2, Q4 (1 mark): The gravitational field strength on the Moon is 1.6 N / kg. An astronaut has a mass of 75 kg. What is the weight of the astronaut on the Moon? A 47 N B 75 N C 1
  6. Specimen, Paper 3, Q2(a) (2 marks): A piece of metal has an irregular shape. The weight of the metal is 3.0 N. Calculate the mass of the metal. mass = kg [2]

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