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Gravity, weight and mass HIA Science quiz: free practice for HIA International. Work through this Gravity, weight and mass HIA Science quiz and get instant feedback on every answer. If you get stuck, review the 21.1 Gravity, weight and mass – Notes lesson. More practice: HIA International — all units. Syllabus: Cambridge Lower Secondary programme.

  • Questions count: 50
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1.
Which statement correctly describes gravitational field strength?
the force of gravity acting on an object, measured in newtons
the force of gravity on each kilogram, about 10 newtons per kilogram on Earth
the unit of force, written N
the spring instrument used to measure weight
2.
Which statement correctly describes mass?
the force of gravity acting on an object, measured in newtons
the sensation of having no weight felt by an astronaut in free fall
the amount of matter in an object, measured in kilograms and the same everywhere
the spring instrument used to measure weight
3.
Which statement correctly describes gravity?
a cloud of gas and dust in space
a large body orbiting a star
the attractive force between masses
the quantity of matter measured in kilograms
4.
Which statement correctly describes newton?
the instrument used to measure mass
the sensation of having no weight felt by an astronaut in free fall
the unit of force, written N
the force of gravity acting on an object, measured in newtons
5.
Which statement correctly describes balance?
the instrument used to measure mass
the spring instrument used to measure weight
the force of gravity acting on an object, measured in newtons
the unit of force, written N
6.
Which statement correctly describes newtonmeter?
the force of gravity acting on an object, measured in newtons
the instrument used to measure mass
the spring instrument used to measure weight
the sensation of having no weight felt by an astronaut in free fall
7.
Which statement correctly describes gravitational force?
the curved path of one object around another
a region with no particles
distance travelled per unit time
the attractive force acting between masses
8.
Which statement correctly describes weight?
the spring instrument used to measure weight
the force of gravity acting on an object, measured in newtons
the instrument used to measure mass
the unit of force, written N
9.
Match the term to its correct meaning: newtonmeter
the force of gravity on each kilogram, about 10 newtons per kilogram on Earth
the spring instrument used to measure weight
the unit of force, written N
the instrument used to measure mass
10.
Which term is described as: the spring instrument used to measure weight?
newton
newtonmeter
gravitational field strength
mass
11.
Which term is described as: the force of gravity acting on an object, measured in newtons?
weight
balance
newtonmeter
mass
12.
Match the term to its correct meaning: newton
the amount of matter in an object, measured in kilograms and the same everywhere
the unit of force, written N
the force of gravity on each kilogram, about 10 newtons per kilogram on Earth
the spring instrument used to measure weight
13.
Which term is described as: the force of gravity measured in newtons?
mass
gravity
newtons
weight
14.
Match the term to its correct meaning: gravitational field strength
the spring instrument used to measure weight
the sensation of having no weight felt by an astronaut in free fall
the amount of matter in an object, measured in kilograms and the same everywhere
the force of gravity on each kilogram, about 10 newtons per kilogram on Earth
15.
Which term is described as: the force of gravity on each kilogram, about 10 newtons per kilogram on Earth?
newton
mass
gravitational field strength
newtonmeter
16.
Which term is described as: the attractive force between masses?
nebula
planet
gravity
mass
17.
Which term is described as: the sensation of having no weight felt by an astronaut in free fall?
weight
weightlessness
gravitational field strength
newton
18.
Which term is described as: the instrument used to measure mass?
newtonmeter
gravitational field strength
balance
weightlessness
19.
Match the term to its correct meaning: mass
the amount of matter in an object, measured in kilograms and the same everywhere
the instrument used to measure mass
the force of gravity on each kilogram, about 10 newtons per kilogram on Earth
the force of gravity acting on an object, measured in newtons
20.
Match the term to its correct meaning: weight
the instrument used to measure mass
the force of gravity acting on an object, measured in newtons
the sensation of having no weight felt by an astronaut in free fall
the amount of matter in an object, measured in kilograms and the same everywhere
21.
Which term is described as: the unit of force, written N?
newton
weight
gravitational field strength
mass
22.
Which term is described as: the quantity of matter measured in kilograms?
weight
gravity
newtons
mass
23.
Which term is described as: the attractive force acting between masses?
orbit
speed
gravitational force
vacuum
24.
Match the term to its correct meaning: weightlessness
the spring instrument used to measure weight
the amount of matter in an object, measured in kilograms and the same everywhere
the sensation of having no weight felt by an astronaut in free fall
the unit of force, written N
25.
Mass is measured in _____.
joules
metres
newtons
kilograms
26.
Weight equals mass _____ gravitational field strength.
divided by
minus
added to
multiplied by
27.
Gravitational field strength on Earth is about _____ N/kg.
0.1
1
10
100
28.
_____ is the same everywhere in the universe.
Gravity
Weight
Mass
Force
29.
Weight is measured with a _____.
balance
stopwatch
ruler
newtonmeter
30.
Weight is measured in _____.
kilograms
watts
newtons
grams
31.
The greater the mass of a planet, the weaker its gravitational field. - True or false?
True
False
32.
Gravity is a force of attraction between all masses. - True or false?
True
False
33.
Gravity is a force that pushes masses apart. - True or false?
True
False
34.
An object has less mass on the Moon than on Earth. - True or false?
True
False
35.
Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object. - True or false?
True
False
36.
Weight is the amount of matter in an object. - True or false?
True
False
37.
Weight equals mass divided by gravitational field strength. - True or false?
True
False
38.
Mass changes depending on which planet you are on. - True or false?
True
False
39.
Weight changes depending on the gravitational field strength. - True or false?
True
False
40.
Mass is measured in newtons. - True or false?
True
False
41.
Weight is measured in newtons. - True or false?
True
False
42.
Weight is the same on every planet. - True or false?
True
False
43.
Mass is measured in kilograms. - True or false?
True
False
44.
An object weighs less on the Moon than on Earth but has the same mass. - True or false?
True
False
45.
The greater the mass of a planet, the stronger its gravitational field. - True or false?
True
False
46.
Weight is measured with a newtonmeter. - True or false?
True
False
47.
Gravitational field strength on Earth is about 10 newtons per kilogram. - True or false?
True
False
48.
Weight equals mass multiplied by gravitational field strength. - True or false?
True
False
49.
The Moon's gravitational field strength is weaker than the Earth's. - True or false?
True
False
50.
Weight is measured in kilograms. - True or false?
True
False
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