Mass vs weight

Front

What is the unit to MEASURE force?

Back

Newton

Front

What is the definition of weight?

Back

A measure of force of gravity on an object.

Front

If an astronaut visits a planet where the gravity is half that of Earth, what happens to his MASS?

Back

It remains the same as his Earth mass.

Front

Which of the following is a unit of mass?

Back

Kilogram.

Front

What is the acceleration due to gravity on Earth?

Back

9.8 m/s/s.

Front

What is the definition of mass?

Back

A measure of how much matter an object has.

Front

How does weight change when you go to a different planet?

Back

Weight changes based on the gravitational pull of the planet.

Front

What is the relationship between mass and weight?

Back

Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object's mass.

Front

What is the formula to calculate weight?

Back

Weight = Mass x Acceleration due to gravity.

Front

What happens to weight if mass remains constant but gravity increases?

Back

Weight increases.