Question detail
Which option best applies mass 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. It remains constant regardless of location — definition focus for mass
- 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: It remains constant regardless of location — definition focus for mass
Explanation
The correct option is It remains constant regardless of location — definition focus for mass. It remains constant regardless of location — definition focus for mass is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to state that mass is a scalar quantity measured in kilograms. 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
Confusing Mass and Weight
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 force measured in newtons.
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