Weight, Mass & Gravity Flashcards
1
Q
What are the effects of gravity?
A
On the surface of a planet it makes all things accelerate towards the ground
It gives everything a weight
2
Q
What is mass?
A
The amount of ‘stuff’ in a object
3
Q
What is weight?
A
The pull of gravitational force
Something will weigh less on the moon because the gravitation force is less
4
Q
What is weight measured in?
A
Newtons
5
Q
Weight (n) =?
A
Mass (kg) X gravitational field strength (n/kg)
