Forces and Momentum Flashcards
1
Q
What is weight?
A
The force of gravity acting on an object from the planet that it is on
2
Q
How do we calculate an object’s weight if we know its mass?
A
Fg=mg
3
Q
How is the weight of an object different on earth than on the moon?
A
An object will weigh less on the moon because the moon has a weaker gravity
4
Q
How are an object’s weight and mass related?
A
Weight is the force of gravity on an object from the planet or other body that it is on. Weight is proportional to mass.
Mass is the measure of the quantity of matter in an object, and of the quantity of Inertia in the object
