1.3 Density

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1.3 Mass, Weight & Density


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Course CIE IGCSE Physics


Section 1. Motion, Forces & Energy
Topic 1.3 Mass, Weight & Density
Difficulty Hard

Time Allowed 70
Score /57
Percentage /100

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Question 1a
Fig. 1.1 shows a plastic water barrel. The barrel is full of water.

The water barrel contains 0.050 m3 of pure water. The density of pure water is 1000 kg/m3.

Calculate the mass of pure water in the barrel.

mass of water = ...................................................... kg


[3 marks]

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Question 1b
The density of sea water is 1030kg/m3. The density of the plastic is 1000kg/m3. Use this information and the information in
(a) to state and explain whether the full barrel will float in sea water.
[2 marks]

Question 2a
A student has a metal object.

(i) The student measures the mass of the object.

State the name of the equipment used to measure the mass.


[1]

(ii) The mass of the metal object is 1260 g. The volume of the metal is 150 cm3.

Calculate the density of the metal. Include the unit.

density = .............................................. [4]

(iii) The mass of the metal object is given in grams. State the mass in kg.

mass = .................................................... kg [1]


[6 marks]

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Question 2b
A vase is placed on a table. Forces X and Y act on the vase, as shown in Fig. 1.1.

The mass of the vase is 0.25 kg. The vase is not moving.

Calculate the value of force X and the value of force Y.


[4 marks]

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Question 3a
Fig. 2.1 shows a sign that extends over a road.

The mass of the sign is 3.4 × 103 kg.


Calculate the weight W of the sign.

W = ...........................
[2 marks]

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Question 3b
The weight of the sign acts at a horizontal distance of 1.8 m from the centre of the support post and it produces a turning
effect about point P.

Point P is a horizontal distance of 1.3 m from the centre of the support post.

(i) Calculate the moment about P due to the weight of the sign.

moment = ..................................................... [3]

(ii) A concrete block is positioned on the other side of the support post with its centre of mass a horizontal
distance of 70 cm from the centre of the support post.

1. State what is meant by centre of gravity.


[1]
2. The weight of the concrete block produces a moment about point P that exactly cancels the moment
caused by the weight W.

Calculate the weight of the concrete block.


[2]
[6 marks]

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Question 3c
The concrete block is removed. The sign and support post rotate about point P in a clockwise direction.

State and explain what happens to the moment about point P due to the weight of the sign as it rotates.
[2 marks]

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Question 4a
A group of students are asked to find the volume of their Physics Laboratory.
Fig. 1.1 is a top view of the room and shows the measurements of each wall.

Fig 1.1

The lab has a ceiling which is at constant height, found to be 3.5 m.

(i) State an instrument that would be suitable to make these measurements.


[1]
(ii) Describe a method the students could use to reduce errors in their measurements.
[2]
(iii) Explain how they should ensure the results are reliable.
[2]
[5 marks]

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Question 4b
Calculate the volume of air in the room.
[4 marks]

Question 4c
The density of the air is 1.2 kg / m3. Calculate the mass of air in the room.
[3 marks]

Question 4d
Describe a method the students could use to find the density of air. You do not need to include details of the calculation.

The students have been provided with the following equipment:

Balloon
Large measuring cylinder
Bucket
Water
Digital scales
[6 marks]

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Question 5a
In a car boot sale a student sees what the seller says is a model soldier made from copper. The student buys the model,
hoping that it is really made from gold.
At Science Club the student is allowed to investigate their theory.
Describe how the volume of the model could be measured.
You may use a diagram if you wish.
[3 marks]

Question 5b
The student used a force meter for the next stage of their investigation.

(i) Describe how the force meter is used to find mass.


[3]

(ii) Explain how the student reduces errors in their reading.


[1]
[4 marks]

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Question 5c
The mass of the model is 625 g and the volume is 72 cm3.
The densities of various metals commonly used in model-making are:

brass 8.73 g/cm3


copper 9.0 g/cm3
gold 19 g/cm3
lead 11 g/cm3

By comparison with values in the data table, discuss the student's findings and whether the model is made from either
copper or gold.
[4 marks]

Question 5d
Another student decides to find the density of a table-tennis ball using the same apparatus.

Discuss a change the student have to make before making their measurements.
[3 marks]

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