1.3 Mass and Weight and 1.4 Density Flashcards
1
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Define mass
A
A measure of the quantity of matter in an object at rest relative to the observer.
2
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Define weight
A
The gravitational force on an object that has mass.
3
Q
Define gravitational field strength
A
Force per unit mass
4
Q
What is the formula for gravitational field strength
A
g= W/m
5
Q
Define density
A
Mass per unit volume
6
Q
What is the formula for density
A
density = mass/ volume
7
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