Space Flashcards
1
Q
What is the difference between mass and weight?
A
Mass is the amount of matter and is measured in kilograms
Weight is a force and is measured in newtons
2
Q
How do you calculate weight?
A
Weight=mass*gravity
3
Q
What is the weight and mass formula triangle?
A
To work out mass do weight/gravity
To work out gravity do weight/mass
To work out weight do mass*gravity
4
Q
What are the phases of the moon?
A
New moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, waning crescent
5
Q
At what angle is the earth’s axis tilted?
A
23.5°
6
Q
What is the speed, distance, time triangle?
A
To work out distance do speed*time
To work out speed do distance/time
To work out time do distance/speed
