Volume, Mass, Weight

Front

What is mass?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object.

Front

Does mass change when you go to a different planet?

Back

No, mass stays the same regardless of location.

Front

What is weight?

Back

Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object.

Front

How do you measure the volume of an irregular object?

Back

You can measure the volume by putting it in water and measuring the displacement.

Front

What is the formula for finding the volume of a rectangular prism?

Back

Volume = length x width x height.

Front

Where would you weigh the most?

Back

You would weigh the most on Jupiter due to its strong gravitational pull.

Front

True or False: My weight on Earth is the same as my weight on the Moon.

Back

False, weight changes based on the gravitational pull of the planet.

Front

What is the relationship between mass and weight?

Back

Weight is mass multiplied by the acceleration due to gravity (Weight = mass x gravity).

Front

What unit is mass commonly measured in?

Back

Mass is commonly measured in kilograms (kg).

Front

What unit is weight commonly measured in?

Back

Weight is commonly measured in newtons (N).