Weight and mass Flashcards
1
Q
what is mass
A
is a measure of how much there is of a substance in kg
2
Q
what is weight
A
is a force on an object due to gravitational field strength of the earthand acts towards the earth
3
Q
what is weight measured in
A
newtons[N]
4
Q
what is the weight on earth
A
9.8
5
Q
what is the formula to find out weight
A
weight= mass x gravitational field strength
w=mg
6
Q
what is these measured in
weight
mass
gravitational field
A
newtons N
kilograms kg
nkg -1
7
Q
does different planets have different gravitational feld
A
true
8
Q
what will happen to your weight in different planets
A
your weight will change but your mass will be the same
