Mini-Quiz: Relationship Between Mass, Weight and Gravity

1. What are the units for the force of gravity?

   Gravity is unitlessSorry, not correct. Try another button. 32 ft/s2Good try, but not right. Select another answer. Newton or pound-forceCorrect. You understand gravity.

2. What is the relationship between mass, weight, and gravity?

   Mass equals weight times gravityOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again. W = mgThat is Correct. You are doing great! They are all the same thingSorry, not correct. Try another button.

3. Why does an object weigh less on the Moon?

   It actually weighs more on the MoonOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again. It depends if you use the SI or British systemGood try, but not right. Select another answer. The force of gravity on the Moon is less than on the EarthCorrect. You understand gravity.

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