Mass and Weight Concepts

Front

What is mass?

Back

how much stuff (matter) is in something or makes up something

Front

What is weight?

Back

how hard gravity pulls on something

Front

What unit of measurement is used for mass?

Back

grams/kilograms

Front

What unit of measurement is used for force?

Back

Newton (N)

Front

Does mass change if the object's location changes?

Back

No, mass is a fixed property

Front

Does weight change if the object's location changes?

Back

yes, it varies based on the gravitational pull of the celestial body the object is on

Front

If you drop a tennis ball and football from the same height at the same time what will happen?

Back

Both will hit the ground at the same time