Weight as a Force Flashcards
1
Q
What is mass?
A
The mass of an object is a measure of the amount of matter it has in it.
2
Q
Mass is measured in_______.
A
Kilograms(kg)
3
Q
There are ______ grams in a kg.
A
1000
4
Q
What is weight?
A
The weight of an object is the force of gravity acting upon that object.
5
Q
Weight is measured in ______.
A
Newtons
6
Q
What is formula for weight?
A
Weight=mass x 9,8 N/kg
7
Q
Weight is the force of the Earth on any object close to the ________of the Earth and the force will be different when you are on other ________. The direction of this force is always towards the _____ of the Earth.
A
Surface
Planets
Center
8
Q
How do we measure the weight of an object on Earth?
A
Mass multiplied by the gravitational field/acceleration strength of the Earth.
9
Q
Weight=
A
m x g
