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6 The graph shows how the extension of a spring changes with the masses suspended from it when the spring is on planet X and when the spring is on planet Y. planet X 50 extension cm 40 30 planet Y 20 10 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 mass / kg Which conclusion can be drawn from these graphs? A It is not possible to compare the gravitational field strengths on planets X and Y. B The gravitational field strength on planet X is equal to the gravitational field strength on planet Y. C The gravitational field strength on planet X is one third of the gravitational field strength on planet Y. D The gravitational field strength on planet X is three times the gravitational field strength on planet Y.
6 The graph shows how the extension of a spring changes with the masses suspended from it
when the spring is on planet X and when the spring is on planet Y.
planet X
50
extension
cm 40
30 planet Y
20
10
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
mass / kg
Which conclusion can be drawn from these graphs?
A It is not possible to compare the gravitational field strengths on planets X and Y.
B The gravitational field strength on planet X is equal to the gravitational field strength on
planet Y.
C The gravitational field strength on planet X is one third of the gravitational field strength on
planet Y.
D The gravitational field strength on planet X is three times the gravitational field strength on
planet Y.
Select your answer: