Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science practice

Paper 3 structured question: Mass and weight

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Mass and weight

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Paper 3Theory (Core)3 marks

Mass is a key concept in physics and chemistry.

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Mass is measured in grams and kilograms. It is a scalar quantity that indicates the amount of matter in an object.

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Explain the difference between mass and weight.
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Paper 3Theory (Core)2 marks

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Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object. It is a fundamental property that does not change regardless of the object's location.

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Define mass and explain its significance in science.
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