Gravity, Mass, and Weight Review

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What is the unit of measurement for mass?

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Kilograms and grams are the units used to measure mass.

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What is anything that has mass and takes up space?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What is the weight of a textbook approximately?

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A textbook weighs about one kilogram.

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What do we use to measure mass?

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We use grams and kilograms to measure mass.

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What does the term 'push' refer to in physics?

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A push is a force that moves an object away from you.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward each other, like the Earth pulling us down.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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

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What is the unit of weight?

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Weight is commonly measured in newtons (N) or pounds (lbs).

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What happens to your weight on the Moon?

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Your weight would be less on the Moon because it has weaker gravity than Earth.

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What is an example of matter?

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Examples of matter include water, air, and a rock.