Mass and Weight Flashcards
-Know what "mass" and "weight " means, and their weights. -Know how to find weight.
1
Q
What is mass?
A
Mass is the amount of matter in an object.
2
Q
What is weight?
A
Weight is the force of gravity that acts on object.
3
Q
what is the unit used to measure mass?
A
kilograms
4
Q
what is the unit used to measure weight?
A
Newton
5
Q
What is the equation used to find the weight of an object.
A
mass times gravitational field strength= weight
6
Q
what is the equation used to find the weight of an object on Earth?
A
mass times 10N = weight
