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Question 109

A scientific instrument is transported from the Earth to the surface of the Moon.

The force of gravity on the surface of the Moon is significantly less than the force of gravity on the surface of the Earth.

How do the mass and the weight of the instrument on the Moon compare to their values when the instrument was on the Earth?

A

Mass is unchanged; weight is decreased.

B

Mass is decreased; weight is decreased.

C

Mass is unchanged; weight is unchanged.

D

Mass is decreased; weight is unchanged.

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209 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics Mass and weight, covering Mass and weight. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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