4.1 Flashcards
1
Q
What is mass
A
Amount of inertia, base quantity, measured in kilograms (kg)
2
Q
What is force
A
Push or pull on an object, measured in Newtons (N)
3
Q
What is the derivation for the Newton
A
N = kgms^-2
• F = ma
-m = kg
-a = ms^-2
4
Q
What is weight
A
Gravitational force on an object, measured in Newtons (N)
• W = mg
5
Q
What is the acceleration of free fall on earth + the moon
A
• 9.81ms^-2
• 1.6ms^-2
