A Levels Physics (9702)•9702/13/M/J/21

Explanation
Acceleration due to gravity g = weight / mass
Steps:
- Convert all masses to kg: A=0.006kg, B=0.5kg, C=1kg, D=750kg.
- Calculate g for each: A=4.0/0.006=667m/s², B=3.0/0.5=6m/s², C=2.0/1=2m/s², D=2.6/750=0.0035m/s².
- Compare values: D has the lowest g.
- Confirm using Newton's law: weight W=mg, so g=W/m.
Why D is correct:
- D yields g=0.0035m/s², the lowest, per the formula g=W/m from F=mg.
Why the others are wrong:
- A: g=667m/s², much higher than D.
- B: g=6m/s², higher than D.
- C: g=2m/s², higher than D.
Final answer: D
Topic: Gravitational field
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