Weight and Mass Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What is mass
A
Mass is a measure of the amount of physical material an object is compromised of
2
Q
What is mass measured in
A
Kg
3
Q
What is weight
A
Weight is a measure of the force from gravity acting on a mass
4
Q
What is weight measured in
A
N
5
Q
What is the equation for weight
A
W = m x g
6
Q
What is g
A
g is the gravitational field strength
7
Q
What is g measured in
A
N/kg
8
Q
What is the gravity of the earth
A
9.8 N/kg
