Mass vs. Weight

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What is mass?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, typically measured in kilograms (kg). It does not change regardless of location.

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What is weight?

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Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object, calculated as mass times the acceleration due to gravity (W = m * g). It changes depending on the gravitational pull of the celestial object.

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Does mass change based on location?

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No, mass does not change based on location.

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Does weight change based on location?

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Yes, weight changes based on the gravitational pull of the celestial object.

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What happens to weight as mass increases?

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As an object's mass increases, its weight also increases due to the stronger gravitational pull.

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What is the gravitational pull of the Earth?

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The gravitational pull of the Earth is approximately 9.81 m/s².

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What is the gravitational pull of Jupiter?

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The gravitational pull of Jupiter is approximately 24.79 m/s², which is much stronger than that of Earth.

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If you weigh 60 kg on Earth, how much would you weigh on the Moon?

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You would weigh approximately 10 kg on the Moon due to its lower gravitational pull (about 1.62 m/s²).

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What is the relationship between mass and gravitational pull?

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The gravitational pull of an object increases as its mass increases.

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True or False: An object's mass can change if it is taken to another planet.

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False. An object's mass remains constant regardless of the planet.