Circular Motion Flashcards
1
Q
What is mass measured in?
A
Kg
2
Q
What is weight?
A
The force acting on an object due to gravity
3
Q
How is weight measures?
A
A calibrated spring balance or newton meter
4
Q
What equation links mass weight and gravity
A
Weight = mass x gravitational field strength
5
Q
Where does the force act on a object in circular motion?
A
Towards the centre of the circle
6
Q
What is a centripetal force?
A
The force that keeps something moving in a circle
7
Q
What problem do light gates fix?
A
Human error
