Mass vs. Weight

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What is mass?

Back

Mass measures how much matter is in an object.

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Does mass change depending on location?

Back

No, mass does not change regardless of location.

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What unit is used to measure mass?

Back

Grams (g) is the unit used to measure mass.

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What happens to gravitational pull as mass increases?

Back

As an object's mass increases, its gravitational pull increases.

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What does weight measure?

Back

Weight measures the force of gravity acting on an object.

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What is the unit of weight?

Back

The unit of weight is Newtons (N).

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Is weight the same as mass?

Back

No, weight is the force due to gravity on an object, while mass is the amount of matter in it.

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How does weight change with location?

Back

Weight can change depending on the strength of the gravitational field (e.g., on different planets).

Front

What is the formula to calculate weight?

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Weight = Mass x Gravitational Acceleration (W = m x g).

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What is gravitational acceleration on Earth?

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Gravitational acceleration on Earth is approximately 9.81 m/s².