Mass and Weight Flashcards
1
Q
Define mass
A
The amount of matter inside the object
2
Q
Define weight
A
The force which is caused by gravitation
3
Q
Mass dependence on the field
A
Mass is constant no matter where it is measured
4
Q
Weight dependence on the field
A
Varies according to the strength of the gravitational field
5
Q
Is mass vector or scalar
A
Scalar
6
Q
Is weight vector or scalar
A
Vector
7
Q
What does mass resist?
A
A change in motion
8
Q
What is the equation for weight?
A
W= mg
