Mass vs. Weight

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

Back

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 is mass?

Back

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

Front

What is weight?

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Weight is the measure of the force of gravity on an object.

Front

Why do planets orbit the sun?

Back

Planets orbit the sun because the sun has more mass, creating a stronger gravitational pull.

Front

How does gravity affect weight?

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Weight changes depending on the strength of gravity; less gravity means less weight.

Front

What happens to your weight on the moon?

Back

You weigh less on the moon because it has less gravitational pull than Earth.

Front

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

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

Front

What is the unit of mass?

Back

The unit of mass is typically measured in kilograms (kg).

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What is the unit of weight?

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The unit of weight is typically measured in newtons (N).

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Can an object have mass but no weight?

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No, an object must have weight as long as there is gravity acting on it.