Gravity Flashcard

Front

What is the amount of matter in an object called?

Back

Mass

Front

What does a balance scale measure?

Back

Mass

Front

What is the SI unit used to measure force?

Back

Newtons

Front

Which system has a greater gravitational pull between two objects?

Back

The system with the greater mass.

Front

What two factors affect the magnitude of the force of gravity between two objects?

Back

Mass and distance.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

A force that attracts two bodies towards each other.

Front

What is the formula for calculating weight?

Back

Weight = mass × gravitational acceleration.

Front

What is gravitational acceleration on Earth?

Back

Approximately 9.81 m/s².

Front

How does distance affect gravitational force?

Back

As distance increases, gravitational force decreases.

Front

What is the relationship between mass and weight?

Back

Weight is the force of gravity acting on mass.