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CSEC Integrated Science · 2007 · Paper 2 · Question 6(c)(i)

A student sets up apparatus (metre rule, string, 200g mass, large strong nail) as shown in Figure 8 to determine the mass of a mango.

Explain how the student might use the pieces of apparatus as set up in Figure 8 to find the mass of the mango.

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  1. 6(a)Define what a 'force' is.[1 mark]
  2. 6(b)(i)Define 'gravitational force'.[1 mark]
  3. 6(b)(ii)Define 'frictional force'.[1 mark]
  4. 6(c)(ii)Explain how the student could use the results obtained to calculate the mass of the mango.[2 marks]
  5. 6(d)Define what a 'machine' is.[1 mark]
  6. 6(e)(i)Label Figure 9 to show the effort force (E), the fulcrum (F), and the load (L).[3 marks]
  7. 6(e)(ii)Explain why the bottle opener, used as shown in Figure 9, is considered to be a machine.[2 marks]

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