Weight, Mass and Gravity Flashcards

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What is gravitational force?

A

the Force of Attraction between Masses

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What is mass?

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The amount of stuff in an object represented in kg

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What is weight?

A

The force acting against an object due to gravitiy

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4
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What is the equation for weight?

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Weight = mass x gravitational field strength

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What is weight represented in?

A

Newtons

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6
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What is the gravitational field strength of earth?

A

9.8N

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