Physics 5.1.4 Flashcards
1
Q
Define ‘Weight’:
A
The Force Acting on an Object, due to Gravitational Attraction.
2
Q
Mass is Related to the Amount of ___ in an Object.
A
Matter.
3
Q
The more ___ an Object has, the Larger the ___ Force it will Experience.
A
Mass, Weight.
4
Q
The Weight that an Object Experiences depends on: (2)
A
-The Object’s Mass.
-The Mass of the Planet Attracting it.
5
Q
What is the ‘Centre of Mass’?
A
The Point through which the Weight of an Object Acts.
6
Q
How do you find the Centre of Mass of a Regular Shape?
A
See where all of the Lines of Symmetry meet/cross.
