Weight and Mass Flashcards
1
Q
Mass
A
A measure of how much matter an object contains; it is measured in kilograms (kg)
2
Q
Is mass a scalar or vector quantity? Why?
A
Mass is a scalar quantity because it has a magnitude but not a direction
3
Q
Weight
A
The force acting on the object due to gravity; it is measured in newtons (N)
4
Q
Center of mass
A
The weight of an object that is considered to act at a single point
5
Q
Equation for weight
A
Weight (N) = mass (kg) x gravitational field strength (N/kg)
W = m x g
