Definitions Flashcards
To be able to say what each term is talking about
1
Q
What is an object’s weight?
A
The gravitational force experienced by the object
2
Q
What is gravitational field?
A
A vector quantity that relates an objects mass to the gravitational force it experiences at a given location
3
Q
What is the equation for weight?
A
Fg= mg
4
Q
What is g for Earth?
A
9.8N/kg
5
Q
What is the definition of apparent weight?
A
The force exerted by the scale
6
Q
What does drag force mean?
A
The force exerted by a fluid on an object
7
Q
Mass: What does it mean?
A
The amount of matter in an object
8
Q
What is the unit for mass?
A
kg
9
Q
What’s the difference between weight and mass?
A
Weight changes, but mass doesn’t change. Because the gravitational force changes depending which planet you are on
