Combined Science GCSE
Weight, mass and gravitational field strength
What Weight, mass and gravitational field strength means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Weight, mass and gravitational field strength
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Weight is the force of gravity on an object in newtons, mass is the amount of matter in kilograms, and gravitational field strength is in newtons per kilogram.
Topics that use Weight, mass and gravitational field strength
- Gravity (AQA GCSE)
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