P5: WEIGHT, MASS AND GRAVITATIONAL FIELD STRENGTH Flashcards
1
Q
What is weight?
A
the force acting on an object due to gravity
2
Q
What is mass?
A
the amount of matter that makes up an object
3
Q
What is the equation linking weight, mass and gravitational field strength?
A
weight (N) = mass (kg) x gravitational field strength (W = mg)