Weight, mass and gravity

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    Cornel Msambya

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    • What force is gravity
      Gravity is a non-contact force
    • What type of quantity is gravity
      Gravity is a vector quantity
    • Define the term "mass"
      Mass is the amount of matter in an object.
    • What quantity is mass
      Mass is a scalar quantity.
    • Define "weight"
      Weight is the force acting on an object due to gravity.
    • What is the unit for weight
      (N) Newtons
    • What is the equation for weight
      Weight = mass x gravitational field strength.
    • What is the weight of an object directly proportional to
      The wight of an object is directly proportional to the mass of an object.
    • What does the gravitational field strength depend on
      The gravitational field strength depends on where you are.
    • Define "centre off mass"
      Force acting on as single point of an object.