Astronomy 6 Flashcards
1
Q
Where is out solar system?
A
Milky way
2
Q
What is the equation of weight?
A
weight (Newtons) = mass (kg) x gravitational field strength
3
Q
Weight loc
measured in
A
1
newton
4
Q
Gravitational field symbol
A
stag
5
Q
What is a galaxy?
loc
A
A large collection of billions of stars
2
6
Q
Solar system loc
A
1
7
Q
What is the universe?
loc
A
A large collection of billions of galaxies
3
8
Q
universe symbol
A
mr incredible
9
Q
Sun location
A
1
10
Q
moon loc
A
2
11
Q
What is the gravitational field strength on the moon
A
Moon - 1.6N/Kg
12
Q
List of planets
A
Mercury, venus, earth mars, Jupiter, Saturn uranus
13
Q
how far away is the sun
A
93bn miles
14
Q
Moon luminous or non?
A
Non luminous
15
Q
Why we see them
A
reflect light from the sun
