| Date | November 2015 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 15N.1.SL.TZ0.21 |
| Level | Standard level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | Time zone 0 |
| Command term | Question number | 21 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
What is the correct definition of gravitational field strength?
A. The mass per unit weight
B. The weight of a small test mass
C. The force acting on a small test mass
D. The force per unit mass acting on a small test mass
Markscheme
D
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