Mass vs. Weight

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What is mass?

Back

Mass is a measure of how much matter an object has.

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Does mass change on different celestial objects?

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No, your mass doesn't change on different celestial objects.

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What is weight?

Back

Weight is the measure of the force of gravity on your body.

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

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

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What is the relationship between mass and volume?

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An object with more mass does not always have more volume than an object with less mass.

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What unit is commonly used to measure mass?

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Kilograms (kg) is commonly used to measure mass.

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What unit is commonly used to measure weight?

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Newtons (N) is commonly used to measure weight.

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How does gravity affect weight?

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Weight is directly affected by the strength of gravity; more gravity means more weight.

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Can weight be different on different celestial bodies?

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Yes, weight can change depending on the strength of gravity on different celestial bodies.

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What is the formula to calculate weight?

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Weight = Mass x Gravity.