Gravity

Front

What is the force of gravity acting on an object called?

Back

Weight

Front

What does a scale measure?

Back

Mass

Front

What holds all of the planets in orbit around the sun?

Back

Gravity

Front

What is the amount of matter in an object called?

Back

Mass

Front

What changes with different gravitational forces?

Back

Weight

Front

What is the relationship between mass and weight?

Back

Weight is the force of gravity acting on mass.

Front

What unit is mass measured in?

Back

Kilograms (kg)

Front

What is the formula for calculating weight?

Back

Weight = Mass x Gravity (W = m x g)

Front

What is the acceleration due to gravity on Earth?

Back

Approximately 9.81 m/s²

Front

How does gravity affect objects in free fall?

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All objects fall at the same rate regardless of their mass.