Mass And Weight Flashcards

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What is the definition of mass?

A

The amount of matter that makes up an object

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2
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What is mass measured in?

A

Kg

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3
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What is the definition of weight?

A

A downward force caused by gravity

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4
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What is weight measured in?

A

N

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5
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What is the definition of gravitational field?

A

A force which attracts 2 objects together

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What is GFS measured in?

A

N/KG

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7
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What is the GFS on Earth?

A

10N/KG

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8
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What is the equation for weight?

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Mass X gravity

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