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Weight, Mass and Gravity Flashcards

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Define mass (informally)

A

The amount of stuff

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Define weight

A

The amount of gravity pulling an object towards the earth

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What is the equation for working out weight?

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Weight = mass x gravitational field strength or W = mxg

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What is the gravitational field strength on earth?

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10N/g

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