Mass And Weight Flashcards
1
Q
Equation for Weight
A
Weight = Mass X Gravity
W = M x G
2
Q
What is gravity on earth?
A
G = 10N/kg
3
Q
What is mass?
A
The amount of matter in an object
4
Q
What is weight?
A
The size of the gravitational force on an object
5
Q
What is the centre of mass?
A
The point through which the entire mass of the object appears to be concentrated
6
Q
What is the centre of gravity?
A
The point through which the entire weight of an object appears to act
Commonly the centre
7
Q
What are the 2 ways to improve your stability?
A
1 - lower your centre of gravity
2 - widen your base
8
Q
Whether an object will topple or not depends on whether or not the the moment caused by the weight causes…?
A
1 - a restoring moment
2 - an overturning moment
