mass and weight Flashcards
1
Q
what is weight?
A
weight is a force and it measures the effect gravity is having on an object
2
Q
what is weight measured in?
A
weight is measured in Newtons
3
Q
how do we measure weight?
A
we measure weight using a newton metre
4
Q
what is mass a measurement of?
A
mass is a measurement of how much of something there is or how much stuff there is
5
Q
what is mass measured in?
A
we measure mass in kilograms
6
Q
how strong is the earths gravitational field strength?
A
10N
7
Q
weight=?
A
mass x gravitational field strength
8
Q
mass=?
A
weight/gravitational strength
9
Q
gravitational field strength=?
A
weight/mass
10
Q
different planets?
A
gravitational field strength is different on different planets
