Earth And Beyond Flashcards
1
Q
What is mass?
A
Mass is just the amount of stuff in an object
2
Q
Does the mass of an object change?
A
No doesn’t change no matter where it is in the universe
3
Q
What is weight caused by?
A
The gravitational pull
4
Q
Will the weight change weather you’re on earth or anywhere else in the galaxy?
A
Yes but the mass doesn’t
5
Q
How is weight measured?
A
Weight is a force measured in newtons.
6
Q
How is mass measured?
A
Mass is measured in kilograms
7
Q
What is the formula for weight?
A
Weight = mass x gravitational field strength
