Weight, Mass and Gravity Flashcards
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What is gravitational force?
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Gravitational force is the force of attraction between masses (gravity).
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What is the difference between mass and weight?
A
Mass is the amount of ‘stuff’ in an object. Weight is the force acting on an object due to gravity.
3
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What does the weight of an object depend on?
A
The weight of an object depends on the strength of the gravitational field strength (gravity).
4
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Where does force act from?
A
Force acts from a single point on the object, called it’s centre of mass.
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