General Physics 1.3 Mass & Weight Flashcards

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Define mass.

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The amount of matter contained in an object, and a measure of its resistance to acceleration.

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Define weight.

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The force acting on an object due the effects of its mass and gravity.

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Give the equation for weight, including all SI units.

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Weight (N) = mass (kg) × gravitational field strength (kg/N)

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What does g represent?

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The gravitational field strength.

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How can weight be measured?

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• A force meter (spring balance)
• A weighing scale, which measures weight and converts it into mass (by dividing by g)

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