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Gravity and Weight

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What is the primary factor that determines the strength of the gravitational force between two objects?

The mass of the objects (correct)
The distance between the objects
The speed of the objects
The direction of the objects

What is the unit of measurement for mass?

Grams (g)
Pounds (lb)
Newtons (N)
Kilograms (kg) (correct)

What is the term for the downward force caused by gravity acting upon an object?

Weight (correct)
Gravity
Force
Mass

What is the relationship between the force of gravity and the distance between two objects?

The force of gravity decreases as the distance between the objects increases (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the equation to calculate the weight of an object?

weight (N) = mass (kg) × gravitational field strength (N/kg) (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the region where an object experiences a non-contact force called?

Field (B) Signup and view all the answers

When two forces acting on an object are the same size but acting in different directions, what is the result?

The forces are balanced (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate speed?

speed = distance / time (A) Signup and view all the answers

What do distance-time graphs show?

The distance covered in a certain period of time (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the difference between two unbalanced forces?

Resultant force (A) Signup and view all the answers

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