Mass and Weight

Front

What is the amount of matter in an object called?

Back

Mass

Front

Which string will break first when a weight is supported by a string and pulled slowly by a second string from below?

Back

The upper string.

Front

If an object has more mass, what can we say about its weight?

Back

It will weigh more.

Front

What happens to the mass of an object as it moves away from the center of the Earth?

Back

It stays the same.

Front

What do you experience when accelerating upward in an elevator?

Back

An increase in weight.

Front

What is the force exerted by gravity on an object called?

Back

Weight

Front

How does mass differ from 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 mass commonly measured in?

Back

Kilograms (kg)

Front

What unit is weight commonly measured in?

Back

Newtons (N)

Front

If an object is on the Moon, how does its weight compare to its weight on Earth?

Back

It will weigh less on the Moon due to lower gravity.