Question 265 of 367 in Forces and Motion

AIR RESISTANCE AND TERMINAL VELOCITY

2 marks · Easy

Calculate the weight of a bowling ball with a mass of 6.0 kg on Earth. Use .

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60 N (±0)

Also accept: 60 N

Common mistakes: Multiplying by 9.8 to get 58.8 N; Confusing mass and weight

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M1 · 1 mark · Substitutes mass and g into W = m × g

A1 · 1 mark · Correct calculation of weight (60 N) (follow-through)

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The formula for weight is:

Substitute in the values:

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