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. 98 N — calculation 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: 98 N — calculation focus for weight
Explanation
The correct option is 98 N — calculation focus for weight. 98 N — calculation focus for weight is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to use the equation weight = mass x gravitational field strength. 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 Weight and Mass
Students often confuse weight with mass, thinking they are the same quantity.
Remember that weight is a force measured in newtons (N) and depends on gravitational field strength, while mass is a scalar quantity measured in kilograms (kg) and does not change with location.
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