Mass vs. Weight

Front

What is defined as a push or pull motion?

Back

Force

Front

What is the gravitational force exerted on an object?

Back

Weight

Front

What statement is true regarding mass and weight?

Back

Mass never changes. Weight does.

Front

How do you calculate the weight of an object?

Back

Weight (N) = Mass (kg) × Gravitational acceleration (9.8 m/s²)

Front

What is the weight of a 20g object?

Back

0.196N

Front

If a squirrel has a weight of 4.9 N, what is his mass?

Back

0.5 kg

Front

What is the unit of mass?

Back

Kilogram (kg)

Front

What is the unit of weight?

Back

Newton (N)

Front

How does gravity affect weight?

Back

Weight is directly proportional to the gravitational force acting on an object.

Front

What happens to mass when an object is taken to the Moon?

Back

Mass remains the same.