Mass & Weight

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A measure of how much matter (particles) an object has is--

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mass

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What best describes the mass and weight of a person as they move around the universe?

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Mass stays constant, weight changes

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Weight is measured with a:

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Spring Scale

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What is the definition of 'weight'?

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measure of the gravitation pull on an object

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The one that stays the same no matter where you are.

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Mass

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What is the unit of mass in the metric system?

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kilogram (kg)

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What is the unit of weight in the metric system?

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newton (N)

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How does gravity affect weight?

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Weight increases with stronger gravitational pull.

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If an object has a mass of 10 kg, what is its weight on Earth?

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Approximately 98 newtons (N) because weight = mass x gravity (9.8 m/s²).

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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.