gravitational potential energy. Flashcards
1
Q
what is gravity?
A
force of attraction between all masses.
2
Q
what is the mass of an object is related to?
A
amount of matter it contains and is constant.
3
Q
what is weight?
A
force acting on an object due to gravity.
4
Q
what does the weight of an object depend on?
A
gravitational field strength where the object is and is directly proportional to its mass.
5
Q
how do you work out the weight of something?
A
weight = mass ✖ gravitational field strength.