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ZIMSEC O-Level Combined Science

7.3.3.3Weight, mass, momentum and Newton's laws

Weight, mass, momentum and Newton's laws in ZIMSEC O-Level Combined Science: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Form 3.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 7.3.3.3.1Define weight, momentum and inertia and distinguish weight from mass.
  2. 7.3.3.3.2State Newton's laws of motion and their applications.
  3. 7.3.3.3.3Calculate force from mass and acceleration using F = ma.

Lessons

  • Acceleration

    25 min

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  • Mass, weight and gravitational field strength

    20 min

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  • Momentum and impulse

    30 min

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Sample question

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Weight, mass, momentum and Newton's laws: sample question

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A sack of maize meal has a mass of 20 kg20\ \text{kg}. Taking g=9.8 N/kgg = 9.8\ \text{N/kg}, calculate its weight.

Answer in N.

Turn Weight, mass, momentum and Newton's laws into a strength.

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