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?

    <p>The force of gravity decreases as the distance between the objects increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Field</p> 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?

    <p>The forces are balanced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula to calculate speed?

    <p>speed = distance / time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do distance-time graphs show?

    <p>The distance covered in a certain period of time</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Resultant force</p> Signup and view all the answers

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