10 Questions
What is the primary factor that determines the strength of the gravitational force between two objects?
The mass of the objects
What is the unit of measurement for mass?
Kilograms (kg)
What is the term for the downward force caused by gravity acting upon an object?
Weight
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
What is the equation to calculate the weight of an object?
weight (N) = mass (kg) × gravitational field strength (N/kg)
What is the region where an object experiences a non-contact force called?
Field
When two forces acting on an object are the same size but acting in different directions, what is the result?
The forces are balanced
What is the formula to calculate speed?
speed = distance / time
What do distance-time graphs show?
The distance covered in a certain period of time
What is the term for the difference between two unbalanced forces?
Resultant force
Test your understanding of gravity and weight with this quiz. Learn about the non-contact force of gravity, how it affects objects, and how to calculate weight using the equation. Improve your knowledge of mass and weight, and how they differ.
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