Question detail
Which option best applies weight for Gravity and weight in AQA GCSE Physics Forces?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Forces and their interactions
Question
- A. Mass is measured in kilograms, while weight is a force measured in newtons — application focus for weight
- B. This confuses mass and weight and does not answer Gravity and weight.
- C. This is too vague because it does not use the force or motion quantity named in the objective.
- D. This reverses the physical cause and effect for Forces and their interactions.
Answer
The correct answer is: Mass is measured in kilograms, while weight is a force measured in newtons — application focus for weight
Explanation
The correct option is Mass is measured in kilograms, while weight is a force measured in newtons — application focus for weight. Mass is measured in kilograms, while weight is a force measured in newtons — application focus for weight is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to distinguish mass from weight in physical explanations. This answer belongs to Gravity and weight within Forces and their interactions, so it must use precise AQA GCSE Physics forces and motion vocabulary. The other options are wrong because they either confuse mass and weight, omit the required force or motion condition, or move away from the exact subtopic being tested.
Common mistake
Mass vs Weight Confusion
Students often confuse mass with weight, thinking they are the same.
Remember that mass is a scalar quantity measured in kilograms, while weight is a vector quantity measured in newtons, defined as the force acting on an object due to gravity.
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