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Paper 3 structured question: Mass and weight

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Calculating weight based on mass.

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Calculating Weight

An object has a mass of 12 kg. Calculate its weight on Earth.

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    Calculate the weight of the object on Earth.

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Paper 3 structured question: Mass and weight

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Weight and Mass

Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object. It is dependent on the mass of the object and the gravitational field strength.

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    Define the term 'weight'.

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