Weight mass and gravity Flashcards
1
Q
What is weight
A
The force acting on an object due to gravity (N)
2
Q
What is mass
A
The amount of an object (Kg)
3
Q
Does weight vary with location
A
Yes, as different places have a different gravitational field strength
4
Q
Does mass vary with location
A
No, as it is the amount of something so cannot change
5
Q
Mass and weight are d… p…
A
Directly proportional
6
Q
Equation linking weight, gravitational field strength and mass
A
W=mg
Wiggly
Massey
Grows
7
Q
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