gravity Flashcards

1
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What is gravity?

A

Gravity is the force of attraction between all objects.

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2
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The greater the mass of an object…

A

the stronger the force of gravity is acting on it.

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3
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What is gravity measured in?

A

Newtons per kilogram (N/kg).

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4
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What is mass?

A

Mass is the amount of matter in an object.

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5
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What is mass measured in?

A

It is meausred in kilograms (kg).

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6
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What is weight?

A

Weight is dependant on the gravitational pull acting on an object.

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7
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What is weight measured in?

A

It is meausred in newtons (N).

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8
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Larger planets have a ________ pull of gravity.

A

Stronger

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9
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Smaller planets have a ________ pull of gravity.

A

Weaker.

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10
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The mass of an object…

A

stays constant and does not change..

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11
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What is the formula for calculating weight?

A

w = m x g

weight = mass x gravity

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