Mass, Weight, and Gravity

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What are the two factors affecting the magnitude of the force of gravity between two objects?

Back

Mass and distance.

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What happens to the gravitational attraction between two objects if both masses are increased and the distance between them is decreased?

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The gravitational attraction increases.

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

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Weight.

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Why are we pulled to Earth's center instead of the sun's?

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The sun is very far away.

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Which of the following will NOT change in different gravities: Weight, Force, Mass, or Pounds?

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Mass.

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What is the relationship between mass and weight?

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Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object's mass.

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How does distance affect the force of gravity?

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As distance increases, the force of gravity decreases.

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What is the formula for calculating weight?

Back

Weight = mass × gravity.

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What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that attracts two bodies towards each other.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity on that mass.