What Is Matter?: Weighing Objects

The video tutorial explains the concepts of mass and weight. Mass is defined as the amount of matter in an object and is measured in grams or kilograms. Examples include a coin weighing 5 grams and a stack of paper weighing 1 kilogram. Weight is measured in Newtons, which is the force needed to accelerate a 1-gram object at 1 meter per second squared. Everyday weight measurements are often in pounds or kilograms for simplicity. The video also introduces tools like balances for measuring mass and electronic scales for measuring weight.

What is mass and how is it measured?

What units are used to measure weight?

What is a Newton and how does it relate to mass?

Explain the difference between mass and weight.

Describe how a balance and an electronic scale differ in their function.