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Chapter 3.1 All Questions Combined

Chapter 3.1 covers concepts related to gravity, weight, and mass through true or false questions, multiple choice questions, fill in the blanks, matching types, and textbook-based questions. Key points include the definitions of weight as the force of gravity, the constancy of mass regardless of location, and the differences in gravity between Earth and the Moon. The chapter also includes practical applications and calculations related to these concepts.

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Chapter 3.1 All Questions Combined

Chapter 3.1 covers concepts related to gravity, weight, and mass through true or false questions, multiple choice questions, fill in the blanks, matching types, and textbook-based questions. Key points include the definitions of weight as the force of gravity, the constancy of mass regardless of location, and the differences in gravity between Earth and the Moon. The chapter also includes practical applications and calculations related to these concepts.

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Chapter 3.

1: Gravity, Weight and Mass - Objective Questions

True or False

1. Gravity always pulls objects away from the center of the Earth. (False)

2. Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object. (True)

3. Contact force is always greater than the weight of the object. (False)

4. Mass changes depending on location in the universe. (False)

5. The Moon has weaker gravity than Earth. (True)

Multiple Choice

1. What is the unit of weight?

a) Kilogram

b) Newton

c) Joule

d) Meter

2. What causes objects to fall towards Earth?

a) Air resistance

b) Contact force

c) Gravity

d) Mass

3. Which force prevents a book from falling through a desk?

a) Friction

b) Contact force

c) Gravity

d) Tension

4. Which of the following remains constant regardless of location?

a) Weight

b) Force

c) Mass
d) Gravity

5. What is the strength of gravity on Earth?

a) 1.6 N/kg

b) 3.7 N/kg

c) 10 N/kg

d) 25 N/kg

Fill in the Blanks

1. The force that pulls objects towards the center of Earth is called ________.

2. Weight is measured in ________.

3. Mass is measured in ________.

4. The contact force is always equal to the ________ of the object when it is not moving.

5. On Earth, the force of gravity on 1 kg of mass is ________ N.

Matching Type

A. Gravity 1. Measured in kilograms

B. Weight 2. 10 N/kg on Earth

C. Mass 3. Measured in newtons

D. Contact Force 4. Pulls objects towards the center of Earth

E. Force Formula 5. W = m × g

Textbook-Based Questions

1. Draw a diagram of the Earth as a circle. Add arrows around it to show the direction of gravity.

2. Explain why people at the South Pole do not fall off the Earth.

3. A ball is dropped from four different places (A, B, C, D) on Earth. Describe the direction in which

each will fall.

4. The Moon has mass. Does it have gravity? Justify your answer.

5. A box is resting on a desk. Draw a diagram with arrows for weight (W) and contact force (C).

6. A rock has a weight of 8000 N. What is the contact force from the ground?

7. An elephant weighs 40,000 N on four feet. What is the contact force per foot?
8. A car sinks in mud when contact force is 2000 N per wheel. What happens as force increases?

9. Calculate the weight of a person with 75 kg mass on Earth (10 N/kg).

10. On Mars (3.7 N/kg), what is the weight of a 25 kg object?

11. Does your mass change on Mercury compared to Earth? Explain.

12. A person sees 65 kg on a scale. Is this mass or weight? Explain.

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