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Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · PHYSICS · Unit

Astrophysics

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  1. Question 1

    1 mark · Easy

    State the SI unit for length used in astrophysics.

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  2. Question 2

    1 mark · Easy

    Which of the following is the correct SI unit for mass?

    1. A.kg
    2. B.g
    3. C.N
    4. D.m/s
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  3. Question 3

    1 mark · Easy

    Give the SI unit for acceleration in symbols.

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  4. Question 4

    1 mark · Easy

    What is the SI unit (including symbol) for gravitational field strength?

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  5. Question 5

    3 marks · Easy

    The table shows different physical quantities. Complete the table by writing the correct SI unit and its symbol for each quantity.

    (a)
    QuantitySI Unit (name)SI Unit (symbol)
    Time
    Force
    Speed
    [3 marks]
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  6. Question 6

    1 mark · Easy

    Write down the SI unit for speed as used in astrophysics.

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  7. Question 7

    1 mark · Easy

    Name the SI unit for force and give its symbol.

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  8. Question 8

    2 marks · Easy

    The table shows some quantities in astrophysics and the symbols for their SI units. Fill in the missing SI unit name or symbol.

    QuantitySI Unit (name)SI Unit (symbol)
    Masskg
    Timesecond
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  9. Question 9

    1 mark · Normal

    Which of the following is the correct SI unit for gravitational field strength?

    1. A.N/kg
    2. B.kg/m
    3. C.m/s
    4. D.N·m
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  10. Question 10

    3 marks · Normal

    (a)

    State the SI unit for (i) force, and (ii) time.

    [2 marks]
    (b)

    Give the SI unit for acceleration.

    [1 mark]
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