Unit 4 : Mass vs. Weight

Front

What is the definition of 'weight'?

Back

Weight is the measure of the force of gravity on your body.

Front

On which celestial object would you weigh the most (if you could travel there)?

Back

You would weigh the most on the Sun.

Front

On which celestial object would your mass be the greatest (if you could travel to each of these)?

Back

Your mass doesn't change on different celestial objects.

Front

The mass of an object ___________ as it moves away from the center of Earth.

Back

stays the same.

Front

A measure of how much matter an object has is--

Back

mass.

Front

What is the definition of 'mass'?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object.

Front

How does weight change when you go to the Moon?

Back

Your weight decreases because the Moon has less gravity than Earth.

Front

What is the relationship between mass and weight?

Back

Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object's mass.

Front

If an object has a mass of 10 kg, what is its weight on Earth?

Back

Its weight is approximately 98 Newtons (10 kg x 9.8 m/s²).

Front

Does your mass change if you travel to another planet?

Back

No, your mass remains the same regardless of location.