MONTHLY TEST PHYSICS
Multiple Choice Questions 1 → 10 (1.5×10=15)
NOTE: Each question carry equal marks. But marks will be awarded
to only those answer which have complete working and logically
explained (formula & Solution)
1. A space probe built on Earth has a mass of 750 kg. (1.5)
Calculate the weight of the space probe on Earth.
A 77 N
B B 750 N
C 760 N
D 7350 N
E 7500 N
2. A lunar lander module has a weight of 147000 N on Earth.
Calculate the weight of the lunar lander module on the Moon.
A 15000 N
B 24000 N
C 30000 N
D 132000 N
E 147000 N
3. A space probe has a mass of 60 kg. The weight of the space probe at the surface of a planet
in our solar system is 534 N.
Determine the planet the space probe has encountered.
A Venus
B Mars
C Jupiter
D Saturn
E Neptune
4. A block is pulled across a horizontal surface as shown.
20 N 5 kg
The mass of the block is 5 kg.
The block is travelling at a constant velocity.
Calculate the force of friction acting on the block.
A 0N
B 4N
C 15 N
D 20 N
E 25 N
5. A 5 kg mass is hung on a Newton balance and both are allowed to fall freely. State the
reading on the balance while the mass and the balance are falling.
, A 0N
B 5N
C 50 N D 500 N
E 5000 N
6. Determine which of the five blocks has the largest unbalanced force acting on it.
A
2N
2N
4N
B
4N
16
N
C
5N 10 N
20 N 10 N
D
2N
2N
4N 6N
E
10 N
7. Far out in space the gravitational field strength experienced is negligible. The rocket motor
of a space probe is fired for a short time and the rocket accelerates.
Determine what will happen to the rocket when the motor is switched off.
Multiple Choice Questions 1 → 10 (1.5×10=15)
NOTE: Each question carry equal marks. But marks will be awarded
to only those answer which have complete working and logically
explained (formula & Solution)
1. A space probe built on Earth has a mass of 750 kg. (1.5)
Calculate the weight of the space probe on Earth.
A 77 N
B B 750 N
C 760 N
D 7350 N
E 7500 N
2. A lunar lander module has a weight of 147000 N on Earth.
Calculate the weight of the lunar lander module on the Moon.
A 15000 N
B 24000 N
C 30000 N
D 132000 N
E 147000 N
3. A space probe has a mass of 60 kg. The weight of the space probe at the surface of a planet
in our solar system is 534 N.
Determine the planet the space probe has encountered.
A Venus
B Mars
C Jupiter
D Saturn
E Neptune
4. A block is pulled across a horizontal surface as shown.
20 N 5 kg
The mass of the block is 5 kg.
The block is travelling at a constant velocity.
Calculate the force of friction acting on the block.
A 0N
B 4N
C 15 N
D 20 N
E 25 N
5. A 5 kg mass is hung on a Newton balance and both are allowed to fall freely. State the
reading on the balance while the mass and the balance are falling.
, A 0N
B 5N
C 50 N D 500 N
E 5000 N
6. Determine which of the five blocks has the largest unbalanced force acting on it.
A
2N
2N
4N
B
4N
16
N
C
5N 10 N
20 N 10 N
D
2N
2N
4N 6N
E
10 N
7. Far out in space the gravitational field strength experienced is negligible. The rocket motor
of a space probe is fired for a short time and the rocket accelerates.
Determine what will happen to the rocket when the motor is switched off.
