Mass and weight Flashcards
1
Q
What is weight
A
A force which pulls you down
2
Q
What does it do
A
It measures the effect gravity is having on an object
3
Q
What is it measured in
A
Newtons
4
Q
What is the symbol for newtons
A
N
5
Q
What is mass
A
Mass is a measurement of how much of something there is
6
Q
How do you find weight
A
Weight=Mass x gravitational field strength
7
Q
How do you find mass
A
Mass=Weight / gravitational field strength
8
Q
What is mass measured in
A
Kilograms
9
Q
What is the symbol for kilograms
A
kg
