2.2b Mass and Weight Flashcards
1
Q
Mass SI unit
A
kg
2
Q
Mass defn
A
the amount of matter in an object
3
Q
Mass variable
A
m
4
Q
Weight SI unit
A
N
5
Q
Weight English unit
A
lbs
6
Q
Weight defn
A
the force of gravity
7
Q
Weight variable
A
Fg or sometimes W
8
Q
Weight fundamental SI units
A
kg•m/s2
9
Q
Conversion of pounds to kg
A
1kg = 2.20462 lbs
10
Q
The conversion of pounds to kg only works…
A
on Earth at sea level
11
Q
As an object moves from the surface of the Earth to outer space, its mass…
A
RTS
12
Q
As an object moves from the surface of the Earth to the Moon, its mass…
A
RTS
13
Q
As an object moves from outer space to the Moon, its mass…
A
RTS
14
Q
As an object moves from the surface of the Earth to outer space, its weight…
A
decreases to zero
15
Q
As an object moves from the surface of the Earth to the Moon, its weight…
A
decreases to 0 then increases to 1/6 as much as on Earth
