Mass vs Weight Review

Front

What do you use to measure the mass of an object?

Back

A balance scale or a digital scale.

Front

Without gravity we would________.

Back

Float away.

Front

Mass is measured in?

Back

Grams and kilograms.

Front

Which objects have a STRONG force of gravity?

Back

Objects with GREATER mass, like elephants.

Front

The weight of an object _________ as it moves away from the center of Earth.

Back

Decreases.

Front

What is the difference between mass and weight?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

Front

What unit is weight measured in?

Back

Newtons.

Front

Does mass change with location?

Back

No, mass remains constant regardless of location.

Front

Does weight change with location?

Back

Yes, weight can change depending on the gravitational pull of the location.

Front

What happens to your weight on the Moon compared to Earth?

Back

Your weight decreases because the Moon has less gravity.