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CGP GCSE Physics > The Very Important Formula Relating Mass, Weight and Gravity > Flashcards

The Very Important Formula Relating Mass, Weight and Gravity Flashcards

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What is the formula relating gravitational field strength, mass and weight?

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Weight = mass x gravitational field strength

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What is mass measured in?

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Kg

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What is weight measured in?

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Newtons

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What does the letter ‘g’ represent?

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The strength of gravity and its value is different for different planets

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What is the ‘g’ on Earth?

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Around 10 N/kg

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What is the ‘g’ on the moon?

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Around 1.6 N/kg

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