weight and mass Flashcards
1
Q
what is mass?
A
mass is a measure of the amount of physical material an object is comprised of
2
Q
what is weight?
A
weight is a measure of the force from gravity acting on a mass
3
Q
what is the equation for weight?
A
weight = mass x gravitational field strength
W = mg
4
Q
what is the equation for mass?
A
mass = weight / gravitational field strength
m = W / g
5
Q
what is the equation for the gravitational field strength?
A
gravitational field strength = weight / mass
g = W / m
6
Q
what is weight measured in?
A
newtons (N)
7
Q
what is mass measured in?
A
kilograms (kg)
8
Q
what is gravitational field strength measured in?
A
N/kg
9
Q
what is gravitational field strength also known as?
A
gravity
10
Q
what is the gravitational field strength on earth?
A
9.8 N/kg
