Mass

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What is mass?

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

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What unit is commonly used to measure mass?

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The common units for measuring mass are grams (g) and kilograms (kg).

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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 exerted by gravity on that mass.

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How do you find the mass of an object using a balance?

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Place the object on the balance and read the value displayed, which indicates the mass.

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If an object has a mass of 500 g, what is its mass in kilograms?

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0.5 kg (since 1 kg = 1000 g).

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What is the mass of an object that weighs 1 kg on Earth?

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The mass is 1 kg, as weight is the force due to gravity acting on the mass.

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What is the mass of a pencil if it is measured to be 10 g?

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The mass of the pencil is 10 grams.

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If you have two objects, one with a mass of 200 g and another with a mass of 300 g, what is their total mass?

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The total mass is 500 g (200 g + 300 g).

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What happens to the mass of an object if it is taken to the Moon?

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

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What is the mass of 1 liter of water?

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1 liter of water has a mass of approximately 1000 grams (or 1 kg).