Gravity, Mass, and Weight

Front

What is the mass of an object on the Moon if its mass is 30 Kg on Earth?

Back

30 Kg (Mass remains constant regardless of location).

Front

What is the term for the measurement of how strongly gravity pulls on an object?

Back

Weight.

Front

Which objects have a stronger force of gravity?

Back

Objects with greater mass, like elephants.

Front

What never changes no matter where in the universe?

Back

Mass.

Front

What is the amount of matter in an object called?

Back

Mass.

Front

If an object weighs 60 Kg on Earth, what is its weight on the Moon?

Back

10 Kg (Weight is affected by gravity, which is 1/6th on the Moon).

Front

What is the relationship between mass and weight?

Back

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

Front

How does gravity affect objects with different masses?

Back

Gravity pulls more strongly on objects with greater mass.

Front

What is the formula for calculating weight?

Back

Weight = Mass x Gravity.

Front

If an astronaut has a mass of 80 Kg on Earth, what is their mass on Mars?

Back

80 Kg (Mass remains constant regardless of location).