Gravity, Mass, and Weight

Front

What is gravity?

Back

A force that attracts objects towards each other.

Front

The force of gravity acting on an object is the object's ______.

Back

weight.

Front

What is mass?

Back

How much MATTER makes up an object.

Front

Without gravity we would________.

Back

Float away.

Front

Weight is _________.

Back

the force exerted by gravity on an object's mass.

Front

What is the relationship between mass and weight?

Back

Weight is the gravitational force acting on mass.

Front

How does gravity affect objects on Earth?

Back

It pulls them towards the center of the Earth.

Front

What happens to weight in space?

Back

Weight decreases due to reduced gravity.

Front

Is mass the same as weight?

Back

No, mass is the amount of matter, while weight is the force of gravity on that matter.

Front

What unit is mass measured in?

Back

Kilograms (kg).