Weight/Mass and Liquid Volume Review

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What is weight?

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Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object, usually measured in pounds or kilograms.

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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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How do weight and mass differ?

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Weight depends on gravity and can change based on location, while mass remains constant regardless of location.

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What unit is commonly used to measure mass in the metric system?

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Grams (g) and kilograms (kg) are commonly used to measure mass.

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What unit is commonly used to measure weight in the imperial system?

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Pounds (lbs) are commonly used to measure weight in the imperial system.

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What is the approximate weight of a medium-sized apple?

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A medium-sized apple weighs about 6 ounces.

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What is the best estimate of the mass of a pencil?

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A pencil typically weighs about 10 grams.

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What is the weight of a standard backpack?

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A standard backpack usually weighs around 1 to 2 pounds when empty.

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How many grams are in a kilogram?

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There are 1000 grams in a kilogram.

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What is the weight of a typical cupcake?

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A typical cupcake weighs about 50 grams.