Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Mass and weight

Mass and weight — practice question

A student puts together the apparatus shown in the diagram in order to determine the centre of mass of the card. The student checks that the card, the string and the bob are all stationary. What should the student do next?

  • AMark a horizontal line on the card level with the middle of the string.
  • BMark the line of the string on the card.
  • CPull the bob on the string to one side and release it.
  • DReplace the bob with a heavier bob.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 1-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme.

  • Full mark scheme, point by point
  • Step-by-step worked solution
  • Write your answer & get it marked instantly by AI