What is Gravity? How is Gravity Measured? Gravity is the force of attraction between two bodies due to their mass and distance from each other. The magnitude of the gravitational force between two objects can be determined using the following equation: Newton’s Equation for the Force of Gravity F = G x m1 x […]
Measurements: Mass vs. Weight
I am helping a first year teacher who is teaching science to children who are not fluent in English. 1. How does one explain that mass and weight are not interchangeable terms when the same instrument, such as a bathroom scale, can be used to measure both mass and weight? 2. How does one explain […]