Physics test Flashcards

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what is mass?

A

The amount of matter in an object this will be the same anywhere ✔️

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2
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what is the units of mass?

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Kilograms ✔️

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3
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How to do u convert grams to kilograms?

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  • g➗ 1000= Kg or

* kg✖️1000= g ✔️

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4
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How is mass measured?

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With a scale or balance ✔️

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5
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what is meant by weight?

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weight= mass x gravity

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6
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What is the units of weight?

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Newtons ✔️

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7
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what instrument is used to measure weight?

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A Newton balance ✔️

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8
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How do u use the formula W= MxG?

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Weight= mass x gravity ✔️

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9
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How do u work out the weight of objects on different planets?

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x it by the amount of gravity on that planet ✔️

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10
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What causes gravitational field?

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  • The size

* Distance from the sun ✔️

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11
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What is friction?

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A force that opposes movement ✔️

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12
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what is drag?

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A force that slows you down as you pass through water ✔️

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13
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How does shape effect drag?

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Pointed shapes have less drag than flat shapes

✔️

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14
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What 3 things can force do to an object?

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  • Move an object
  • Change an objects direction
  • stop/slow an object ✔️
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15
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What do you need to survive on another planet?

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  • Correct temperature
  • Gravity
  • Atmosphere ✔️
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16
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How much gravity is there on Earth?

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10 ✔️

17
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How long does it take for the earth to orbit the sun once?

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A year ✔️

18
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How long does it take for the earth to spin on it’s axis?

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A day ✔️

19
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How does the mass of an object effect the size of the force of friction?

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The larger the object the larger the force of friction ✔️