Weight Flashcards
1
Q
What is mass?
A
Mass is the amount of STUFF in an object. It is a scalar quantity, measured in kg.
2
Q
What is weight?
A
Weight is the force acting on an object due to gravity (the pull of the gravitational force of an object). This is measured in Newtons, acting from a single point on the object, known as the centre of mass. It is measured using a calibrated spring balance (or Newton Meter). It is the pull of gravity on an object.
3
Q
Weight formula
A
weight (N) = mass (kg) x gravitational field strength (N/kg)
