Weight and Gravity Flashcards
1
Q
An object’s mass and its weight are… what?
A
Directly proportional
2
Q
What instrument is used to measure the weight of an object?
A
Spring balance, weight can be measured using a newton meter or a calibrated spring balance.
3
Q
Which units are used for weight?
A
Newtons
4
Q
What is the SI unit for mass?
A
Kilograms
5
Q
True or false? An object weighs less on the moon than it does on Earth.
A
True
6
Q
True or false? Weight is a force.
A
True, weight is the force on an object due to gravity.
