Topic 5 Weight Mwss And Gravity Flashcards

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1
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What affect does gravity have

A

Makes everything fall to the ground
gives everything weight

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2
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What is mass

A

How much matter there is in a given volume

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3
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What is weight

A

Gravitational Force acting on an object due to gravity

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4
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What is the fourth around if that causes gravity

A

Gravitational field 

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5
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What does gravitational field strength vary with

A

Location

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6
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What does the weight of an object depend on

A

The strength of the gravitational field at the location of the object

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7
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What is weight measured in

A

Newtons

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8
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What is weight measured with

A

Calibrated spring balance (newtonmeter)

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9
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What is the single point where the force acts from an object

A

Centre of mass

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10
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What does the mass increase

A

The weight

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11
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Where is the gf stronger

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The closer you are to the mass causing the field and is stronger for larger masses

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