P10.2 Weight and terminal velocity Flashcards
1
Q
What is weight?
A
The force acting on it due to gravity
2
Q
What is mass?
A
Depends on the quantity of matter in it
3
Q
What is the formula for weight?
A
Weight = mass x gravitational field strength
4
Q
What is terminal velocity?
A
When the frictional force on it is equal and opposite to its weight
5
Q
What happens when an object is moving at terminal velocity?
A
The resultant force on it is zero
