Weight and Mass UNIT Review

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What is the definition of mass?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object.

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What instrument is best for measuring mass?

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Triple Beam Balance is best for measuring mass.

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What is weight?

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Weight is the amount of gravitational pull on an object.

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that takes up space and has mass.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

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What unit is commonly used to measure mass?

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

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space an object occupies.

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What is the formula for density?

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Density = Mass / Volume.

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How does gravity affect weight?

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Weight changes with the strength of the gravitational pull; it is greater on Earth than on the Moon.

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What is an electric scale used for?

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An electric scale is used to measure weight.