SP2c Mass and Weight Flashcards
1
Q
List the factors that determine the weight of an object.
A
Mass and Gravitational force,
2
Q
Recall the equation for calculating weight.
A
F = m × gravitational force
3
Q
Describe how the weight of an object is affected by gravitational field strength.
A
Gravitational field strength is in direct relation to the size of a planet. The weight of an object and its mass are directly proportional.
For a given gravitational field strength, the greater the mass of the object, the greater its weight.
