P5: WEIGHT, MASS AND GRAVITATIONAL FIELD STRENGTH Flashcards

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What is weight?

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the force acting on an object due to gravity

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What is mass?

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the amount of matter that makes up an object

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What is the equation linking weight, mass and gravitational field strength?

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weight (N) = mass (kg) x gravitational field strength (W = mg)

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