Weight, Mass & Gravity Flashcards

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Important effects of gravity

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Makes things accelerate towards the ground

Makes things have weight

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What is gravitational force?

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Force of attraction

Between all masses

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What is mass?

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Amount of stuff in an object

Same in other planets

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What is weight?

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Caused by gravitational force

Different in other planets

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What is weight measured in?

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Newtons

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What is mass measured in?

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Kg

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Formula of wight

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Weight= mass x gravitational field strength

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What is the gravitational field strenth on earth

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10N/kg

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