Weight

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What is weight?

Back

Weight is the measure of how heavy something is. It is the force of gravity acting on an object.

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What unit is used to measure weight in the metric system?

Back

Kilograms (kg) and grams (g) are used to measure weight in the metric system.

Front

Which is heavier: 1 kilogram or 1000 grams?

Back

They are equal; 1 kilogram is the same as 1000 grams.

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What is the largest unit of weight among grams, kilograms, and tons?

Back

Tons are the largest unit of weight among these options.

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How many grams are in a kilogram?

Back

There are 1000 grams in a kilogram.

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What would you use to measure the weight of a small fruit?

Back

You would use grams to measure the weight of a small fruit.

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If an object weighs 80 grams, how many 20-gram weights would you need to balance it?

Back

You would need 4 weights of 20 grams to balance an 80-gram object.

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What is the weight of an average elephant?

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An average elephant weighs about 5,000 to 14,000 pounds, which is about 2,268 to 6,350 kilograms.

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Which weighs more: a brick or a jellybean?

Back

A brick weighs more than a jellybean.

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What is a balance scale used for?

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A balance scale is used to compare the weight of two objects.