mass weight and density Flashcards
1
Q
IWhat is mass?
A
It is a vector quantity. The amount of matter in a body.
2
Q
What is weight?
A
The gravitational force acting on it.
3
Q
What is gravitational field?
A
A region in which a mass experiences a force due to gravitational attraction.
4
Q
What is gravitational field strength?
A
The gravitational force acting per unit mass
5
Q
what is inertia?
A
the reluctance of the object to change its state of rest or motion due to its mass.
6
Q
What is density?
A
The mass per unit volume.
