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 (C)</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) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Field (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate speed?

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

What do distance-time graphs show?

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

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

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

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