Weight and Mass Flashcards
1
Q
What is mass?
A
Mass is the measure of the amount of physical material an object is comprised of
2
Q
What is mass measured in?
A
Kilograms (kg)
3
Q
What is weight?
A
Weight is a measure of the force from gravity acting on a mass
4
Q
What is weight measured in?
A
Newtons (N)
5
Q
What is the equation for weight?
A
Weight = mass x gravitational field strength
6
Q
What is the equation for mass?
A
Mass = weight / gravitational field strength
7
Q
What is the equation for gravitational field strength?
A
Gravitational field strength = Weight / Mass
