Mass, Weight and Gravity

Front

What is the force of gravity acting on an object called?

Back

Weight

Front

What is the SI unit used to measure force?

Back

Newtons

Front

What does a scale measure?

Back

Mass

Front

What force causes objects falling near Earth's surface to slow down?

Back

Air Resistance

Front

Which system has greater gravitational attraction between two objects?

Back

The system with the greater mass.

Front

What is mass?

Back

The amount of matter in an object, measured in kilograms.

Front

What is the relationship between mass and weight?

Back

Weight is the force of gravity acting on mass.

Front

How does gravity affect objects on Earth?

Back

It pulls them towards the center of the Earth.

Front

What is the formula for calculating weight?

Back

Weight = Mass x Gravitational Acceleration (W = m x g) where g is approximately 9.8 m/s² on Earth.

Front

What is gravitational acceleration?

Back

The acceleration of an object due to the force of gravity, approximately 9.8 m/s² on Earth.