Weight, Mass & Gravity

What is the definition of "weight"?

• the force in which gravity pulls on an object
• the time it takes to get on a ride 
• the amount of matter in an object
• the size of an object

The weight of an object_______as it moves away from the center of Earth

• increases
• stays the same
• triples
• decreases

How many grams are in 76 kilograms?

• 76,000
• 760
• 7,600

950 kg = _______ g

• 95,000
• 95
• 950,000

6000 g = ______ kg

• 60
• 6
• 600

As an object's mass increases, its gravitational pull will ____________.

• decrease
• increase
• stay the same
• get weaker

Which of the following never changes no matter where in the universe?

• weight
• force
• mass
• pounds

Two factors effecting the magnitude of the force of gravity between 2 objects are...

• mass and distance 
• mass and matter
• distance and weight 
• weight and mass

Which free body diagram represents a car going at constant velocity?

• A
• B
• C
• D

 Many factors affect the force of gravity on an elephant. Which of the following will have the LEAST effect on force of gravity between the earth and an elephant?

• A) The elephant eats 20 kilograms of bananas and palm leaves.
• B) The elephant climbs to the top of a tall Himalayan mountain.
• C) The elephant walks to a new location across the flat savanna.
• D) The elephant gets sick and is unable to eat for several days.