Answers to AQA GCSE Gravity

Answers to AQA GCSE Gravity

Practice Questions

1. Define the term mass

Mass is the amount of matter in an object.

2. Define the term weight

Weight is the force acting on an object due to gravity.

3. On the diagram below, mark with an X where you would start to draw a force arrow for the weight force.

Centre of mass or centre of gravity shown for a regular oval shape.

The force arrow would start from where the centre of mass is located. As this is a regular shape, draw lines of symmetry. Then place an X where the lines intersect. 

4. Define the term centre of mass

Centre of mass is  where the weight of an object may be considered to act at a single point.

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