6.5.1.3 Gravity Quiz on Weight and Mass

What is the force acting on an object due to gravity called?

• Mass

• Weight

• Volume

• Density

What does the weight of an object depend on?

• The color of the object

• The shape of the object

• The gravitational field strength at the point where the object is

• The temperature of the object

Which equation is used to calculate the weight of an object?

• weight = mass + gravitational field strength

• weight = mass / gravitational field strength

• weight = mass × gravitational field strength

• weight = mass - gravitational field strength

In the equation for weight, what does 'W' represent?

• Work

• Weight

• Width

• Watt

In the equation for weight, what does 'm' represent?

• Mass

• Momentum

• Meter

• Mole

In the equation for weight, what does 'g' represent?

• Gravitational constant

• Gravitational field strength

• Grams

• Growth

What is the unit of weight in the equation for weight?

• Kilograms

• Newtons

• Joules

• Meters

What is the unit of mass in the equation for weight?

• Newtons

• Kilograms

• Liters

• Pascals

What is the unit of gravitational field strength in the equation for weight?

• N/kg

• kg/m

• m/s

• J/kg

What is the term used to describe the point where the weight of an object acts?

• Center of gravity

• Center of mass

• Center of volume

• Center of pressure