Mass & Weight Flashcards
1
Q
What is mass?
A
How much matter / particles are in an object
2
Q
What is weight?
A
How strongly gravity pulls on matter
3
Q
How do you calculate weight?
A
Mass x gravitational field strength
4
Q
What is the gravitational field strength on the earth?
A
10
5
Q
What is the units of weight?
A
Newtons (n)
6
Q
What is the units of mass?
A
Kilograms (Kg)
7
Q
What is the units of GFS?
A
N/Kg
