Mass & Weight HHSFran

Front

What is the difference between mass and weight?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, measured in kilograms (kg), and remains constant regardless of location. Weight is the force exerted by gravity on that mass, measured in newtons (N), and can change depending on the gravitational pull of the environment.

Front

How does gravity affect weight?

Back

Weight is directly affected by gravity; as gravitational pull increases, weight increases, and as gravitational pull decreases, weight decreases.

Front

What instrument is used to measure weight?

Back

A spring scale is used to measure weight.

Front

What happens to your weight on the Moon compared to Earth?

Back

You weigh less on the Moon due to its weaker gravitational pull.

Front

If an object has more mass, what can we say about its weight?

Back

If an object has more mass, it will weigh more.

Front

What remains constant regardless of location: mass or weight?

Back

Mass remains constant regardless of location.

Front

What is the unit of measurement for weight?

Back

The unit of measurement for weight is newtons (N).

Front

What is the unit of measurement for mass?

Back

The unit of measurement for mass is kilograms (kg).

Front

Can weight change if mass remains the same?

Back

Yes, weight can change if mass remains the same, depending on the gravitational pull.

Front

What is the relationship between mass and volume?

Back

Mass and volume are related through density; density is mass per unit volume.