Mass and Weight

Front

What is the definition of mass?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, typically measured in kilograms.

Front

What is the definition of weight?

Back

Weight is the measure of the force of gravity acting on an object.

Front

True or False: Any object with mass has gravity.

Back

True

Front

What happens to your mass if Earth's mass is cut in half?

Back

Nothing, mass is not affected by gravitational force.

Front

Which of the following never changes no matter where in the universe: weight, force, mass, or pounds?

Back

Mass.

Front

Why do all of the planets orbit the sun rather than Earth?

Back

The sun has more mass.

Front

What unit is weight typically measured in?

Back

Weight is typically measured in newtons.

Front

What is the relationship between mass and weight?

Back

Weight is the product of mass and the acceleration due to gravity (Weight = Mass x Gravity).

Front

If you travel to the moon, how does your mass change?

Back

Your mass remains the same, but your weight decreases due to lower gravity.

Front

What is gravitational force?

Back

Gravitational force is the attraction between two objects with mass.