Weight, Mass & Gravity (OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Definition of weight
Definition of weight
Force acting on object due to gravity
Definition of mass
Definition of mass
How much matter an object has
Weight & mass relationship
Weight & mass relationship
Directly proportional
on Earth
on Earth
N/kg
Formula for weight
Formula for weight
Unit of weight
Unit of weight
Newtons (N)
Unit of mass
Unit of mass
Kilograms (kg)
Unit of gravitational field strength
Unit of gravitational field strength
N/kg (newtons per kilogram)
If mass doubles, weight...
If mass doubles, weight...
Also doubles
Does weight depend on location?
Does weight depend on location?
Yes, weight changes with location
Does mass depend on location?
Does mass depend on location?
No, mass is constant
Is mass scalar or vector?
Is mass scalar or vector?
Scalar quantity
Weight on Earth vs Moon
Weight on Earth vs Moon
Different (weight changes with gravity)
Mass on Earth vs Moon
Mass on Earth vs Moon
Same (mass doesn't change)
Tool to measure weight
Tool to measure weight
Newton meter